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CDM Health & Safety Advisor

Greys Specialist Recruitment are recruiting a CDM Health & Safety Advisor for a multidisciplinary construction consultancy supporting developers and project teams across the UK.

CDM Health & Safety Advisor
£47,000 basic + £4,800 car allowance + benefits
Home-based with regular UK travel | Full-time, permanent

This role offers a mix of CDM advice, design risk coordination and practical construction safety work. You’ll manage your own projects, build relationships with clients and help teams identify and implement effective solutions throughout pre-construction and delivery.

We’re interested in construction H&S and CDM professionals with strong technical understanding and a practical approach.

What you’ll be doing

  • Advise clients, designers and contractors on CDM requirements and construction health and safety.
  • Coordinate design and pre-construction safety activities within the consultancy’s CDM and Principal Designer services.
  • Attend design reviews and project meetings, identify foreseeable risks and help teams develop appropriate controls.
  • Prepare and coordinate Pre-Construction Information, risk registers and Health & Safety Files.
  • Review Construction Phase Plans, RAMS and other project documentation.
  • Undertake site inspections and risk appraisals, providing clear reports and practical recommendations.
  • Manage project records, fee proposals, purchase orders and invoicing, supporting accounts and working towards individual and team financial targets.
  • Develop client relationships, identify further opportunities and share knowledge with colleagues.

What we’re looking for

  • Experience in construction health and safety or CDM advisory work.
  • Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant health and safety legislation.
  • The ability to interpret design and construction drawings, identify design risks and contribute to risk reviews.
  • A relevant health and safety qualification.
  • Confident communication, strong report writing and the ability to challenge constructively.
  • Good organisational skills, commercial awareness and confidence using reporting systems and Microsoft Office.
  • A full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays where required.

Desirable

  • A NEBOSH Diploma and/or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
  • APS membership at AaPS level or above and IOSH membership at TechIOSH level or above.
  • A built environment qualification or relevant professional membership.

Package and working arrangements

  • £47,000 basic salary plus £4,800 annual car allowance.
  • Home working, with regular visits to sites, clients and company offices.
  • Initial training and occasional attendance in Bracknell.
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • 4% employer pension contribution, available after three months.
  • Private medical scheme following successful completion of probation.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • A minimum 40-hour working week, with reasonably flexible start and finish times around business and client needs; overtime may occasionally be required.

Apply with your CV for a confidential discussion or contact Max on 0161 327 3975/max@greyssr.co.uk


Location: Midlands/Manchester | Salary: £43000 - £47000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 26/10/2026

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