CDM Advisor

Elvet Recruitment are on the lookout for a CDM Advisor/Principal Designer for a business based in the North East. This role involves providing Principal Designer and CDM advisory services across a wide range of construction projects throughout the UK. Covering sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, retail, mixed-use developments, and residential schemes Key Responsibilities * Undertake the duties of Principal Designer as defined under the CDM Regulations 2015, including site visits, the preparation of pre-construction documentation, and coordination of health and safety information. * Manage a portfolio of projects, acting as the main point of contact between clients, design teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant project delivery. * Provide specialist advice and guidance on CDM compliance, risk management, and health and safety throughout the design and construction process. * Review design information, construction drawings, and project documentation to identify and mitigate potential design, construction, and maintenance risks. * Lead or participate in design and project meetings, including temporary works discussions and design risk workshops. * Carry out site inspections and risk appraisals at pre-construction and construction stages. * Prepare and issue health and safety documentation, including pre-construction information and relevant reports. * Review and comment on Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements prepared by contractors. * Support the development of design risk registers and ensure that safety considerations are fully integrated into the design process. Qualifications and Experience * IMaPS or CMaPS accreditation (membership of the Association for Project Safety). * At least 2–5 years’ experience working as a Principal Designer or CDM Advisor. * Strong knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015 and other related health and safety legislation. * Experience reviewing design and construction drawings, and conducting design risk reviews. * NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent qualification). * Competent user of Microsoft Office and other relevant project management software. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams. * Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities independently. * Full UK driving licence required. This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf our client. For more information, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment