Adsyst (Automation) Limited
CDM Advisor
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We're looking for an experienced CDM Advisor to join our growing team, delivering innovative automation and control systems across the UK's water industry.
The CDM Advisor will provide full-time support to the business across Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities, with a particular focus on CDM compliance, principal contractor duties, site auditing, subcontractor management, environmental reporting, and practical site support. The role is intended to strengthen QHSE delivery and to ensure that project-related compliance requirements are properly planned, priced, delivered, and recovered. The role will work closely with project, sales, operations, and site teams.
The role will sit within the QHSE function and will work closely with project, sales, operations, and site teams. The post holder will liaise with internal stakeholders to support compliant delivery of principal contractor and wider QHSE responsibilities.
Full-time position 37.5 hour working week, Monday - Friday. Hybrid working available.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare, maintain, and support CDM documentation for relevant projects, including but not limited to:
- Health and safety files
- Communications plans
- Design risk registers / hazard logs
- Support principal contractor compliance requirements, advising on health and safety risk management in accordance with CDM regulations, ensuring duties are understood, planned, and delivered effectively.
- Prepare clear CDM reports, advice notes and project correspondence, internally and for clients.
- Carry out regular site audits, with a target of at least one to two audits per month and follow up on findings to drive improvement.
- Carry out internal quality audits.
- Supervise and audit subcontractors to ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and applicable health and safety expectations.
- Support sales and estimating teams by providing early-stage CDM and principal contractor cost input for quotations.
- Assist with environmental reporting in response to increasing client demand and year-on-year reporting requirements.
- Provide site management support on selected principal contractor projects, particularly where client or project requirements make this necessary.
- Support pre-sales site visits where electrical knowledge is beneficial, including visits alongside relevant technical colleagues.
- Contribute to accurate understanding and recovery of QHSE, CDM, and principal contractor costs within project pricing.
- Investigate office and site accidents/incidents
- Focus support on higher-complexity principal contractor projects where the business risk and compliance requirements are greatest.
- Contribute to audits.
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Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:
- Understanding of CDM requirements and principal contractor responsibilities.
- Experience of working on project sites and engaging with site teams, subcontractors, and clients.
- Ability to carry out audits, identify non-conformances, and follow through corrective actions.
- Practical knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
- Electrical knowledge or qualification sufficient to support technical discussions and pre-sales site visits.
- Commercial awareness, particularly in relation to pricing, cost recovery, and identifying project compliance requirements.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with sales, project, operational, QHSE, and site personnel.
- Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage a varied workload across multiple projects and locations.
What You Will Get In Return
- Auto enrolment pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice if desired)
- 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days after 5 years service)
- Private Health Scheme (after 1 year service)
- Death in Service Plan (after 5 years service)
- Access to our Wellbeing programme operated through COGG (https://www.coggroup.co.uk)
- Access to our Training Hub (various training courses available)
- Access to company vans or pool cars (company car scheme also available)
- Access to Perkbox, giving employees access to discounted shopping, eating out, cinema etc
- Free quarterly social events and Christmas party weekend break (partners invited).
- TOIL and expenses scheme
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Our Company
At Adsyst Automation Ltd we understand that our continued success is down to our dedicated team, therefore, we invest time and effort in each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while offering a good work/ life balance.
Adsyst Automation Ltd has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 35 years. We approach each project with a fresh outlook and use our knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost-effective solutions.
At Adsyst Automation Ltd, we embrace diversity and actively seek individuals with unique perspectives to join our team. Our goal is to create a sustainable future by fostering a diverse environment where everyone can thrive. We value inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, religion, gender, or background.
Join us to contribute to our vibrant culture and make a difference!
Other positions are available in this office, as well as our other offices within the UK. Please see our website for more information at: www.adsyst.co.uk
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