Consultant - CDM

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking to appoint a Senior Consultant - CDM to join our Central Midlands team, based in either Leicester, Nottingham or Birmingham.

Are you career motivated with a passion and desire to make a difference? Do you want to be involved in an exciting range of projects across multiple sectors? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!

As a Senior Consultant you will lead the delivery of complex CDM and Principal Designer commissions, taking full responsibility for scope, programme, quality and fee performance on your projects. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients and design teams, providing clear, practical advice that ensures compliance with the CDM Regulations and wider health and safety legislation. Our Building & Construction Safety Team provides specialist advice and leadership in applying the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and the Building Safety Act (BSA).

We work with clients and internal teams to ensure projects are compliant, safe and delivered to the highest professional standards. We promote inclusion, collaboration and open communication across all disciplines, ensuring every team member feels part of a connected and supportive environment. Our culture values people who engage positively with colleagues, contribute ideas and take pride in helping others succeed.

• Lead complex CDM and Principal Designer commissions, taking ownership of scope, programme, quality, commercial performance and confident day‑to‑day project management.
• Coordinate design‑risk management, including chairing workshops, recording outcomes, and proactively identifying and resolving delivery issues.
• Provide clear, consistent technical advice to clients and design teams, ensuring compliance and maintaining confidence through independent decision‑making.
• Maintain accurate commercial and programme information, including forecasting, invoicing, utilisation and recovery at project level to support reliable financial management.
• Support and guide Consultants and Technical Administrators, offering feedback, informal mentoring and leading by example in behaviour, client service and technical standards.
• Review project deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, clarity and alignment with internal and industry standards.
• Identify and escalating project‑level risks and opportunities, ensuring early visibility and robust mitigation.
• Contribute to team problem‑solving, process improvement and knowledge sharing, helping deliver a consistent, high‑quality service across the team.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015.
• Practical experience in managing or providing dedicated CDM / H&S advisor services or role.
• Experience in either construction site safety or design (Architecture, Engineering, Surveying etc.).
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety preferred.
• Grad IOSH (or working towards).
• An excellent self‑motivated, friendly, efficient and enthusiastic attitude.
• Achieved/working towards NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Diploma or NVQ L5.
• Design / Construction Degree.
• Good understanding of commercial management.

• Competitive salary.
• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days' additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.