Associate, CDM Consultant

Associate, CDM Consultant – Ridge and Partners LLP

Opportunity to join our expanding Construction Health and Safety team. We specialise in CDM services across the UK, offering roles in Liverpool or Manchester.

• Collaborate closely with project team, client and designers to deliver Principal Designer services in compliance with CDM regulations.
• Manage the pre‑construction phase, including preparing and collating pre‑construction information and leading CDM workshops.
• Liaise with stakeholders—principal contractor, architect, design team—to keep them updated on H&S/CDM matters.
• Carry out site inspections and compliance audits.
• Prepare Health & Safety files and review operation and maintenance manuals.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
• Contribute to bid submissions and fee proposals under supervision.

• Extensive experience overseeing the design risk management process and running CDM workshops.
• Ability to challenge designers to ensure safe construction methods during pre‑construction.
• Experience in access and maintenance processes, including plant replacement strategies.
• In‑depth knowledge of CDM regulations and associated legislation.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent professional qualification.
• Associate membership of the Association for Project Safety and/or technical membership of IOSH.

Seniority:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.