Senior Health & Safety (CDM) Consultant
Location: Oxford
The Opportunity
We’re partnering with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Senior H&S / CDM Consultant to join their growing Project & Programme Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role delivering high-profile projects across the UK while being part of a genuinely collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
The firm prides itself on flexibility, whether that’s working from home, adjusting your hours, or supporting your ambitions outside of work. You’ll be based out of the Oxford office, working closely with teams in Cambridge, London, and the Southeast, with a blend of office, client site, and remote working.
The Role
As a Senior CDM Consultant, you’ll be responsible for delivering a high-quality, client-focused service, helping clients, designers, and contractors comply with their duties under CDM 2015. You’ll work across a broad range of sectors and projects, supporting both internal and external Principal Designer functions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advise and assist clients in fulfilling their duties under CDM 2015.
* Support designers by undertaking health and safety design reviews and providing expert advice.
* Deliver a range of CDM consultancy services in line with agreed scopes.
* Conduct health & safety audits and site inspections.
* Review risk assessments and method statements; lead accident investigations; develop H&S policies and procedures.
* Deliver H&S and CDM training to clients and internal teams.
* Stay up to date with relevant legislation and industry best practice.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients, helping to grow the consultancy’s reputation and client base.
* Apply behavioural safety principles and support ISO45001 compliance.
* You’ll have a strong background in CDM and health & safety consultancy, ideally within the construction sector, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience delivering CDM services and advising on CDM 2015 compliance.
* Solid technical H&S knowledge relevant to the construction industry.
* Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.
* Professional, proactive, and detail-focused approach.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Chartered status (or working towards) with a recognised H&S, construction, or design body.
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate qualified.
* Appropriate CSCS card.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Experience on construction projects valued at £5m+.
* Background in construction and/or design.
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to work on some of the UK’s most exciting and prestigious projects while enjoying the flexibility to shape your working week. You’ll be joining a supportive, people-focused consultancy where collaboration, quality, and professional growth are at the heart of everything they do.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced CDM Consultant or Health & Safety professional looking for your next move, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.