Health & Safety CDM Consultant

Health & Safety CDM Consultant Location: South East England, principally Greater London and surrounding counties Working pattern: Remote/Client site visits/Work from home Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Overview Our client is an innovative and highly regarded Health & Safety and Facilities Management consultancy, currently seeking a Health, Safety & CDM Consultant to join their growing team. This role has a strong focus on CDM (Construction, Design and Management) Regulations, supporting clients with construction-related health and safety compliance, while also covering broader H&S consultancy work. Experience or a qualification in Fire Safety would be a useful addition. You will not be the typical safety police. You will be a problem-solver with a creative mindset, someone clients genuinely enjoy seeing - inspiring others rather than being feared. You will help clients understand that well-developed safety systems are a business benefit, not a business cost. Purpose of the Role Supporting clients across a range of sectors, you will be responsible for delivering an outstanding H&S consultancy service - with a particular focus on CDM compliance - offering expert advice and guidance to help clients manage and reduce health and safety risks in their workplaces, while providing best-practice support to improve internal H&S processes. Key Responsibilities * Act as the main point of contact on CDM compliance, advising Clients, Principal Designers and Principal Contractors on their duties under the CDM Regulations 2015. * Conduct site visits, inspections and compliance audits to identify potential hazards and risks in the workplace. * Provide onsite or remote H&S management and consultancy support. * Develop and implement bespoke health and safety processes and procedures that comply with current UK legislation and industry standards. * Provide expert advice to clients on risk assessments, accident investigations, compliance and emergency planning. * Deliver health and safety awareness programmes to promote a strong safety culture within client organisations. * Assist clients in achieving relevant health and safety certifications such as ISO 45001. * Successfully build and manage client relationships to promote the organisation and encourage new business opportunities. * Ensure consistent delivery of standards across all clients, projects and offices. Skills and Experience * Previous experience working in Health & Safety with a proven track record of delivering high-quality advice and support. * Strong knowledge of UK health and safety regulations and industry best practices, particularly the CDM Regulations 2015. * Experience completing H&S audits and implementing action plans. * Ability to interpret and communicate health and safety issues clearly to third parties. * Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues. * Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with outstanding attention to detail. * Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Project. * Ability to work autonomously and flexibly in response to business needs. * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the South East when required. * Understanding of a variety of working cultures, professions, businesses and industries. Qualifications Required Essential * Strong working knowledge of the CDM (Construction, Design and Management) Regulations 2015. * NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification. Desirable * NEBOSH Award in Fire Safety or equivalent. Our client is open to sponsoring the right candidate to achieve this qualification. Candidate Attributes * A creative, inspiring approach - solutions-focused, not compliance-policing. * Ability to build genuine rapport with clients and colleagues. * Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. * Understanding of a variety of working cultures, professions and industries. Why Apply? This is an immediate opening for a professional who thrives working autonomously and flexibly within a growing, innovative business. You will join a team that values quality, client relationships and making safety genuinely work for businesses - not against them. To apply, please submit your CV