CDM Consultant in Birmingham

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession, working on some of the UK’s most interesting schemes in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? Do you have a background in health and safety, either as a consultant or working in industry? Do you have the ability to deliver a high standard of work with fine attention to detail, a sound knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, and good communication skills? If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our health and safety team as our new CDM Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new CDM Consultant, you will need to be an experienced Principal Designer/CDM professional, ideally with a background in design. The successful candidate can be based from any of our UK offices as we offer flexible hybrid working, with the expectation that they will travel to client sites once a week.

Your key responsibilities

• Delivering Principal Designer/Client CDM Adviser services in a multi‑disciplinary project environment.
• In‑house CDM advisor to UK Ramboll markets including Buildings, Highways, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water and Managing Consulting.
• Working with colleagues to develop and market broad construction risk management services, both in the UK and overseas.
• Proposal and Client services development.
• Establish close links with engineering/design groups across Ramboll UK.
• Supporting wider H&S projects as required.

About You

We will support your personal and professional development. The following qualifications, skills and capabilities will help you succeed.

Requirements

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in construction/design related discipline.
• NEBOSH Construction (or equivalent) and/or H&S qualifications.
• Professional affiliation with APS, IOSH or CIOB.
• Broad sector experience supporting Clients with CDM strategies, fulfilling client duties and acting as Principal Designer (defined under the Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015).
• Knowledgeable in design risk management process and techniques.
• Possession of good technical writing, communication and client‑facing skills.

What We Can Offer You

• Investment in your development.
• Flexible work environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical cover and life assurance.
• Remote/Hybrid working.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. We are open, curious, inclusive and committed to delivering solutions that benefit our people, partners, nature and society.

Ready to join us? Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents, including your CV, cover letter, etc. Deadline: 24/01/2025.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Consulting

An equal opportunity employer. Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act (2010). As a Disability Confident and Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.