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.
Flexibility and a collaborative culture define the firm. Based in Oxford, you’ll work closely with teams in Cambridge, London and the Southeast, blending office, client site and remote working.
The Role
As a Senior CDM Consultant, you’ll deliver a client‑focused service, helping clients, designers and contractors comply with CDM 2015. You’ll support both internal and external Principal Designer functions across a broad range of sectors and projects.
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 ISO 45001 compliance.
* Strong background in CDM and health & safety consultancy, ideally within the construction sector, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* 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.
* Appropriate CSCS card.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Experience on construction projects valued at £5 m+.
* 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 flexibility to shape your working week. You’ll join a supportive, people‑focused consultancy where collaboration, quality, and professional growth are at the core.
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.
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