Ridge and Partners LLP
Assistant CDM Consultant
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Assistant CDM Consultant
We are recruiting an Assistant CDM Consultant to join our established Health & Safety team, supporting the delivery of CDM Principal Designer and Health & Safety advisory services to clients across a wide range of sectors within the built environment. This is an entry-level position and is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in construction health and safety and CDM consultancy. Full support, supervision, and on-the-job training will be provided by experienced consultants.
Although you are not expected to have significant industry experience, you should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of construction health and safety and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM). This knowledge may have been gained through education, qualifications, work experience, placements, apprenticeships, or previous employment within the construction industry.
The role is primarily office-based but will involve regular travel to client offices, design team meetings, and construction sites.
What You Will Do In This Role
Client and Pre-Construction Support
- Assist clients in gathering, reviewing, and collating Pre-Construction Information (PCI).
- Support the preparation and distribution of Pre-Construction Information documentation for project teams and duty holders.
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Design and Project Support
- Assist Principal Designers in fulfilling their duties under CDM 2015.
- Attend design team, client, and project progress meetings to help promote the integration of health and safety throughout the design process.
- Support project teams in identifying, managing, and reducing foreseeable risks through design.
Documentation and Compliance
- Assist with the preparation, review, and maintenance of Health & Safety Files.
- Support the submission of F10 notifications to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
- Assist with the review of Designer Risk Assessments and project risk registers.
Site Attendance
- Visit construction sites to gather information during the pre-construction phase.
- Undertake site inspections and audits during the construction phase to help monitor compliance and support clients in fulfilling their duties.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with Ridge's in-house design and project management teams, as well as external consultants, contractors, and clients.
- Help ensure duty holders understand and fulfil their CDM responsibilities.
- Assist in communicating health and safety information to project teams.
What You Need To Be Effective In This Role
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- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
- Proactive and positive attitude.
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Interest in construction, design, and the built environment.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and documentation.
- Willingness to travel to project meetings and construction sites.
The Skills And Experience You Need For This Role
Essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- A basic understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
- Awareness of construction health and safety principles.
- Interest in developing a career within CDM Principal Designer and Health & Safety consultancy.
Desirable
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent health and safety qualification.
- Previous experience within the construction industry, whether through employment, placements, apprenticeships, work experience, or relevant academic study.
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of a CDM Principal Designer.
- Experience producing reports or technical documentation.
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