CDM Consultant

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 ambitious growth strategy, we are looking to appoint a CDM Consultant to be based at either our London or Bury St Edmunds office. Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development. 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 different sectors? If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you! The Consultant delivers a portfolio of medium-complexity CDM and Principal Designer projects, ensuring all commissions are completed to the required scope, quality and commercial standards. The role focuses on providing clear, practical and compliant advice under CDM, acting as a dependable point of contact for clients, designers and contractors. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Delivering CDM and Principal Designer services across a portfolio of medium-complexity projects, ensuring compliance, quality and timely delivery.
• Managing project scope, deliverables and documentation within agreed fee, programme and resource parameters.
• Coordinating design risk reviews and supporting the development, maintenance and issuance of Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and Health & Safety Files.
• Collaborating effectively with clients, designers and contractors, escalating risks and issues where appropriate.
• Developing technical competence through mentoring, shadowing and guidance from Senior Consultants on more complex activities.
• Maintaining accurate project records, time reporting and forecasting to support resource planning, fee recovery and invoicing accuracy.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of templates, registers, processes and ways of working to enhance team efficiency and consistency.
• Supporting the preparation of fee proposals, tenders and bids by providing technical input and project insights.
• Taking ownership of assigned projects and tasks, proactively managing priorities, risks and progress to achieve successful outcomes.
• Fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment, contributing positively to team culture and knowledge sharing.
Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

Our CDM Consultant will have:
• A NEBOSH Construction Certificate and TechIOSH and/or AMaPS membership, or be working towards achieving these professional qualifications.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and experience supporting or delivering the Principal Designer role in accordance with CDM Regulations.
• An understanding of project financial management, including forecasting, resource planning and commercial awareness.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate health and safety risks clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with clients, designers, contractors and internal teams.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development, with a willingness to expand technical knowledge and industry expertise.
  
  Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.
We're committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:
• 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.