CDM Consultant Job in Manchester
- Feb 24
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CDM Consultant Job in North West England
Consultancy | £55,000 + Package
CDM Consultant Job – North West England (Hybrid)
Search² is supporting an established and growing consultancy in the appointment of a CDM Consultant to join their Construction division.
This is a permanent, hybrid role offering £50,000 to £55,000 plus car allowance, bonus and benefits. The position involves home working combined with regional travel across North West England.
If you are currently operating as a CDM Consultant or Principal Designer and want exposure to a varied client portfolio without aggressive consultancy KPIs, this is worth exploring.
About the Consultancy
Our client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy that provides HR, Health and Safety, ISO and Principal Designer services to clients across the UK construction sector.
With over 20 years of consistent year-on-year growth, they have built a strong pipeline of retained clients and repeat business. Their Construction team is a specialist group of CDM and Health and Safety professionals supporting contractors, developers and commercial clients.
This is not a churn-and-burn advisory model. The focus is on long-term relationships and quality service delivery.
The Role: CDM Consultant / Principal Designer
The successful candidate will manage a selective portfolio of construction clients and support them in meeting their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Responsibilities will include:
Acting as Principal Designer on a range of construction projects
Preparing and reviewing Pre-Construction Information
Supporting development and review of Construction Phase Plans
Advising clients on their statutory duties under CDM 2015
Attending client meetings virtually and face-to-face
Building trusted, long-term advisory relationships
You will report into the Construction Director and operate within a close-knit team of four specialist CDM professionals.
What We Are Looking For
To be considered for this CDM Consultant job, you should have:
Experience in a CDM Consultant or Principal Designer role
Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015
Construction sector experience
Full UK Driving Licence
Willingness to travel across the North West
This role would suit someone who enjoys autonomy, relationship management and technical advisory work, rather than heavy internal KPI tracking.
Salary and Benefits
£50,000 to £55,000 basic salary
Car allowance
Bonus
Benefits package
Structured development and progression opportunities
There is genuine scope for qualification development and long-term progression within the organisation as the consultancy continues to grow.
Why Consider This CDM Consultant Job?
The North West market remains competitive for experienced Principal Designers and CDM Consultants.
This opportunity offers:
Stability within a 20+ year established consultancy
Exposure to a broad range of construction clients
Hybrid working flexibility
Long-term career development
If you are exploring CDM Consultant jobs in the North West and want a balanced consultancy environment with progression potential, this could be a strong move.
Apply or Enquire
For a confidential discussion about this CDM Consultant role, please contact Search² directly.
Search² specialises in Health, Safety, Environment and Risk critical hires across the UK construction and consultancy market.




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