Job Description

A leading UK manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced HSE/CDM Project Advisor to support two concurrent CDM-notifiable construction projects at a North West site.

This is a site-based, fixed-term role through to at least February 2027, acting as the Client-side HSE lead to ensure full CDM compliance, high safety standards, and robust, auditable documentation throughout both projects.

Salary is highly competitive and negotiable depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the Client's HSE representative ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015

Work closely with the Principal Contractor and Principal Designer to oversee H&S planning and delivery

Review and manage Construction Phase Plans and project H&S documentation

Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance checks across both projects

Review and approve RAMS and maintain a live compliance register

Deliver site inductions and support ongoing contractor engagement

Issue and control permits to work (e.g. hot works, confined space, WAH, isolations)

Investigate incidents and produce clear reports with root cause analysis

Maintain full, auditable HSE records including inspections, permits and incident logs

Provide regular HSE performance updates to senior stakeholders

Support handover of the Health & Safety File on project completion

Promote a positive safety culture across all contractors and site personnelRequirements

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) - essential

NEBOSH General Certificate or higher - desirable

Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015

IOSH membership (TechIOSH or above) - desirable

Proven experience in a site-based HSE/CDM role within construction or industrial projects

Experience working client-side under CDM

Strong background in RAMS review, permits to work and contractor management

Experience delivering inductions and toolbox talks

Knowledge of high-risk construction activities (e.g. WAH, temporary works, M&E)

Confident and able to challenge unsafe behaviours

Highly organised with strong attention to compliance and documentation

Strong communication skills and ability to influence on site

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