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Junior CDM Advisor/ Principal Designer

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Carriera Limited

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United Kingdom , Croydon

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Salary:

40000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Carriera is excited to partner with an international multi-disciplinary construction consultancy who have been established for over 70 years and boast a headcount of over 1800 construction professionals. Our client is recruiting for a Junior CDM Advisor/ Principal Designer with around 6 - 24 months experience to join the team out of their Croydon office advising on 2015 CDM regulations and offering a health & safety service to clients across London and the South East. The successful candidate will be working on a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, healthcare, leisure, arts, and mixed-use projects on a regional basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious CDM Advisor/ Principal Designer to join a forward-thinking consultancy which is going through an exciting period of growth.

Job Responsibility:

  • Offer a variety of health & safety services to a diverse client base across the built environment
  • Manage the H&S file, review construction phase plans, maintain pre-construction information and conduct design risk reviews
  • Attend design team and client meetings and offer advice relating to risk
  • Provide a CDM Advisor service to clients
  • Ensure all RAMS are in place on projects
  • Carryout site safety inspections and site safety audits
  • Develop new and existing client relationships

Requirements:

  • NEBOSH Construction or equivalent
  • Good knowledge and hands on experience of 2015 CDM Regulations including all associated documentation
  • Have worked in the property & construction sector in the last 24 month's in a H&S capacity
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice to have:

  • Professional membership to IOSH and APS (desirable)
  • Ideally from a consultancy background with hands on experience with documentation associated with 2015 CDM Regs
  • Would also consider H&S professionals from a contractor background
What we offer:
  • 27 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • Excellent CPD, Training and support
  • Company pension scheme (5% contribution)
  • Private healthcare scheme
  • Flexible working environment promoted across the business
  • Professional membership fees covered

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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