CDM Advisor

  • Copello
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • Feb 25, 2026
Seasonal Government

Job Description

Location: Predominantly Stevenage - 3-4 days onsite per week

Travel: Regular travel required across UK sites

Contract Type: 2 years Fixed Term Contract

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced CDM-focused Health & Safety professional to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction and facilities projects across a multi-site UK estate.

Working closely with Project Managers, Facilities Management and external contractors, you will provide competent advice and hands-on support to ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 Regulations and associated statutory requirements.

This is a practical, site-facing role within a growing safety function, requiring someone who can quickly integrate into an active project environment and contribute from day one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead on the practical implementation of CDM 2015 Regulations across small to medium works projects
  • Support the organisation in self-delivering the Principal Designer role for applicable works
  • Provide competent CDM and contractor compliance advice to Facilities and Project teams
  • Carry out CDM site inspections and monitor contractor performance
  • Review and report on contractor compliance data and statistics
  • Assist with, and where required lead, accident and incident investigations
  • Support internal and external audit activities
  • Work collaboratively with maintenance service providers to ensure procedural and regulatory compliance
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of safety processes and procedures

About You

  • NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety
  • Membership of IOSH with active CPD
  • Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations
  • Understanding of the Principal Designer role (IMaPS / CMaPS desirable)
  • Experience working within construction, estates, facilities or multi-site environments
  • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with contractors and stakeholders at all levels
  • Able to manage workload across multiple concurrent projects