We are seeking an experienced Construction Design and Management (CDM) Advisor to support the delivery of technical excellence across a diverse portfolio of complex construction projects.
The successful candidate will provide specialist CDM advice, guidance and support, helping to ensure compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) throughout the design and construction lifecycle.
The role will involve supporting the discharge of Principal Designer duties, promoting best practice in health, safety and design risk management, and ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place to identify, eliminate and reduce risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Working closely with designers, principal contractors and other key stakeholders, the CDM Advisor will play a key role in ensuring that health and safety considerations are embedded within design development, construction activities and design changes. The role will also support the effective management of design information, configuration and as-built documentation, ensuring that relevant health and safety information is captured, maintained and communicated.
Principal Accountabilities
As a CDM Advisor, you will:
Monitor, measure, analyse and review performance against relevant CDM standards, procedures and requirements, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Ensure information from all relevant Design Risk Registers (DRRs), including package-level and integrated registers, is collated and maintained within a Master Design Risk Register.
Coordinate the collection, review and distribution of Pre-Construction Information (PCI), ensuring relevant information is communicated to Principal Contractors, Contractors and Designers.
Identify gaps in available Pre-Construction Information, including the need for additional surveys or investigations, and ensure these are brought to the Client's attention.
Confirm that effective arrangements are in place for the management and communication of health and safety information throughout the design and construction process.
Prepare and maintain the Pre-Construction Information document for inclusion within tender documentation, ensuring it is reviewed, updated and reissued to relevant parties as the project develops.
Agree the format, content and delivery requirements for Health and Safety File documentation with the relevant Programme Manager and stakeholders.
During the project the CDM Advisor will;
Engage with Designers and Principal Contractors to communicate expectations and requirements for the preparation and maintenance of the Health and Safety File.
Review Health and Safety File content with Designers following tender reviews and whenever design changes have implications for health and safety.
Establish the Health and Safety File at the commencement of each work package and agree a schedule for the submission of required information with Designers and Principal Contractors.
Maintain and update the Health and Safety File throughout design development and construction, incorporating relevant information provided by Designers, Principal Contractors and Contractors.
Ensure the Health and Safety File contains appropriate information to support the safe operation, maintenance, cleaning, alteration and eventual decommissioning of the completed works.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
You will have good communication and presentation skills, being able to liaise with a variety of stakeholders across the wider business at various management levels from mid management up to director level.
You will need to:
- Highly motivated and ability to motivate others
- Be resilient, adaptable and have a willingness to learn and develop
- Understand an individual level of knowledge and where to receive guidance
- Be able to work and act autonomously
- Be pragmatic and practical in your approach to developing solutions
Qualifications & Experience
- Professional qualifications and membership of a recognised construction related organisation (e.g. CIBSE, ICE, IEE, IMechE, IStructE, RIBA, etc.)
- Validated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the field of Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate, Member of ICE H&S Register, MaPS etc.)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements
- Demonstrable, transferable skills within the field of CDM, Safety and Construction
- Decision making and escalation ability for resolution of issues
- Good communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of power station design (EPR or NPP) preferred
- Strong influencer
Key Competencies
Behavioural Competences - Key behavioural competences should be defined based on the 4i’s and for Nuclear Operations the behaviours for success.
🌟 Why Apply?
Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.
🌟 Your Benefits Package
🏠 Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
🔄 Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
💰 8% Company Pension Contributions
🛡️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
🎁 Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
💉 Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
🧾 Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter!
Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.