CDM Manager

Job Description

A leading UK manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced HSE/CDM Project Advisor to support two concurrent CDM-notifiable construction projects at a North West site.
This is a site-based, fixed-term role through to at least February 2027, acting as the Client-side HSE lead to ensure full CDM compliance, high safety standards, and robust, auditable documentation throughout both projects.
Salary is highly competitive and negotiable depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Client's HSE representative ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015
• Work closely with the Principal Contractor and Principal Designer to oversee H&S planning and delivery
• Review and manage Construction Phase Plans and project H&S documentation
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance checks across both projects
• Review and approve RAMS and maintain a live compliance register
• Deliver site inductions and support ongoing contractor engagement
• Issue and control permits to work (e.g. hot works, confined space, WAH, isolations)
• Investigate incidents and produce clear reports with root cause analysis
• Maintain full, auditable HSE records including inspections, permits and incident logs
• Provide regular HSE performance updates to senior stakeholders
• Support handover of the Health & Safety File on project completion
• Promote a positive safety culture across all contractors and site personnel

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) - essential
• NEBOSH General Certificate or higher - desirable
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015
• IOSH membership (TechIOSH or above) - desirable
• Proven experience in a site-based HSE/CDM role within construction or industrial projects
• Experience working client-side under CDM
• Strong background in RAMS review, permits to work and contractor management
• Experience delivering inductions and toolbox talks
• Knowledge of high-risk construction activities (e.g. WAH, temporary works, M&E)
• Confident and able to challenge unsafe behaviours
• Highly organised with strong attention to compliance and documentation
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence on site
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable managing multiple live projects