Senior Heath and Safety/CDM Consultant

  • AndersElite
  • City, Liverpool
  • 30/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Health and Safety Consultant - (North-West - hybrid - office either in Liverpool or Manchester a couple of days per week) - c£50k-£55k+excellent package

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design Risk Management: Identify, eliminate, or control foreseeable risks throughout the design process.
  • Coordination: Liaise with designers, contractors, to ensure effective communication and integration of health and safety considerations.
  • Pre-Construction Information: Compile and manage relevant documentation, including site surveys, environmental reports, and existing data.
  • Health & Safety File: Prepare and maintain the Health and Safety File for handover at project completion.
  • Compliance: Ensure all design work complies with CDM 2015 and other relevant legislation and standards.
  • Design Reviews: Lead regular design coordination meetings to assess and mitigate risks.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with planning consultants, environmental specialists, and engineering teams to ensure safe and sustainable design outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Demonstrable experience as a Principal Designer under CDM 2015, ideally in residential, commercial and education projects.
  • Professional qualification in architecture, engineering, or construction design.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, RIBA, ICE, CIOB, APS).
  • Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and risk management in design.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.