CDM Safety Lead

Salary: Up to £65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Lead. Influence. Grow.

Are you an experienced CDM and Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can genuinely shape a regional service, influence business strategy and progress into senior leadership?

Carriera has been exclusively retained by one of the UK's most respected property and construction consultancies to appoint a CDM & Health & Safety Lead for their London office.

With over 70 years of industry success, 600+ employees and 12 offices nationwide, this award-winning consultancy has built an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality consultancy services across the built environment. Continued project wins and sustained growth have created an opportunity for an ambitious leader to take ownership of the London Health & Safety division.

Why Join?

This isn't just another consultancy position.

You'll become the senior figure for CDM and Health & Safety across the London office, working alongside an established multidisciplinary team while helping shape the future of the service. You'll have the autonomy to develop client relationships, mentor consultants and play a key role in expanding the regional offering.

Whether you're already leading a team or you're a Senior Consultant ready for your first leadership role, this position offers a genuine route into Associate and Partner-level leadership.

Your Role

You'll act as the trusted advisor to clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance while delivering commercially focused Health & Safety solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of Principal Designer and CDM Advisor services across multiple projects.
• Providing expert advice on CDM 2015 and wider Health & Safety legislation.
• Reviewing Construction Phase Plans, Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files.
• Carrying out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Attending design team meetings and advising clients throughout project delivery.
• Building long-term relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Supporting and mentoring junior consultants, helping to develop the London team.
• Identifying opportunities for business growth and contributing to the continued success of the regional office.

Projects

You'll work across an impressive portfolio of developments including:

• Education projects
• Infrastructure
• Technology facilities
• Motorsport
• Aerospace
• Hotels and leisure developments

About You

We're keen to speak with professionals who can demonstrate:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Membership of IOSH and/or APS.
• Strong experience delivering CDM Principal Designer services within a consultancy environment.
• Excellent understanding of the CDM Regulations 2015.
• The confidence to engage with clients, contractors and design teams at all levels.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to developing client relationships.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

The Package

In return, you'll receive:

• Salary up to £65,000 (DOE)
• Annual Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Hybrid Working
• Structured career development with a clear pathway to Associate and Partner level
• The opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing multidisciplinary consultancies with an outstanding reputation across the built environment.

If you're looking for a role that combines technical delivery, leadership and genuine career progression within a highly regarded consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Carriera Limited is committed to promoting diversity and equality. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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