Assistant Health & Safety Consultant / CDM Principal Designer
Job Type: Full-time
We are working with a leading construction consultancy to recruit an Assistant Health and Safety Consultant / CDM Principal Designer to join their established and growing team.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in construction health & safety and CDM within a professional consultancy environment.
This role offers structured on-the-job training, mentorship, and exposure to live projects across multiple sectors. While prior experience is helpful, it is not essential - the focus is on attitude, enthusiasm, and a desire to learn.
The role is predominantly office-based but will include visits to client offices and construction sites.
The Role
You will support experienced CDM Principal Designers and Health & Safety Consultants in delivering high-quality services to clients across a range of construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting clients in collecting and collating pre-construction information
Assisting in the preparation of Pre-Construction Information (PCI) documentation
Attending design team, client, and progress meetings
Assisting with the preparation and review of Health & Safety Files
Supporting the submission of F10 notifications to the HSE
Assisting the Principal Designer in managing and monitoring health & safety during the pre-construction phase
Supporting the development and review of risk registers and designer risk assessments
Attending construction sites to collect information and assist with inspections and audits
Supporting designers and duty holders in meeting their CDM responsibilities
Working closely with in-house design and project teams as well as external consultants
What We're Looking For
This is an ideal role for someone starting their career in construction health & safety or CDM.
You should have:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive, positive attitude
A genuine interest in construction and health & safety
The ability to manage tasks across multiple projects
Good written skills for reports and documentation
A willingness to learn and develop
Desirable (but not essential)
NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar H&S qualification
Awareness of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
Some experience in construction, health & safety, or a consultancy environment
Microsoft Office proficiency
Why Apply?
Entry-level role with full training and mentoring
Exposure to real construction projects and live client environments
Excellent opportunity to progress into CDM Principal Designer or Health & Safety Consultant roles
Work within a respected, professional consultancy environment
For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Charmaine Mundy
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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