Senior Cdm Advisor

Role: Senior CDM Advisor

Location: Solihull

Salary: c 55,000- 60,000 + car allowance dependent on experience

Duration: Permanent

A Construction Health and Safety Professional who is competent to work independently on small-medium to large sized projects, typically throughout the West and East Midlands. Projects can be in any location in the UK so a willingness to travel is also required.
You will be required to work on a wide variety of projects, from new build housing, healthcare, educational, industrial to infrastructure and specialist projects. Project duration will vary from fast turnaround fitouts to major capital projects.
You will work primarily on CDM commissions.

Working independently on smaller projects or as part of a team on larger projects to deliver the Principal Designer duties and CDM advisor role.

Other duties include:

• Independently undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine health & safety compliance.
• Independently attend project, design, and other meetings, escalating issues as required by the project plan.
• Ensure output from projects is of a high standard.
• Aware of repeat and new business opportunities and to escalate these to senior management.
• Awareness of the value of, and starting to grow, a network of contacts is also important.
  High technical and commercial standards must be established and maintained as quality of work and 'added value' for clients are priorities.
• Communication skills (verbal and written) requirements:
• Written communication involves Reports, Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files
• Verbal communication involves attendance at meetings and client facing discussions.
• Presentation skills for bid pitch and training provision
• Computer literate
• Under supervision the role includes the ability to contribute to and develop bid submissions and fee proposals.
• Being aware of new work opportunities and potential new clients, as well as maintenance of existing clients.
• You will need to work closely with all members of the firm who could be either clients or collaborators.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Ideally educated to degree level in a construction related field with a preference for a design related degree or - alternatively: significant relevant, associated, and equivalent practical experience.
• Experience of working on multiple projects
• An understanding and experience of the design and construction process and the principles of risk reduction.
• Knowledge of the CDM regulations and associated legislation
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar technical or professional qualification
• Minimum of Associate Member of the Association for Project Safety (Incorporated Membership Preferred) Or / and
• Technical membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• A current record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• An additional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH Diploma would be an advantage
• Experience working as a consultant is preferred to experience working contractor side.
• Ability to use SharePoint and other technology/programs

What's in it for you:
Growth which fuels ideas and opportunity for all
Purposeful and meaningful work
Continual development and mentoring
Empowerment, inclusivity and respect
Happiness and enjoyment
Openness, honesty and integrity
Acting as one team

In addition to your salary, you can expect:
A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
An inclusive wellbeing offer:
Financial - Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
Physical - Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
Mental - Mental Health First Aiders
Car allowance
A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you & your team
Tailored career development - focused on professional, personal and/or educational

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