Principal CDM and H&S Consultant

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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company that works with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.

To deliver CDM and H&S consultancy services from our Sheffield office to existing and new clients. The scope of services delivered by the role-holder is flexible, dependent upon the Client’s requirements, covering both CDM and H&S Management.

The key requirements of the role are to understand the Clients’ needs and proactively identify solutions to their challenges and ensure consistent delivery of service excellence in meeting their needs and expectations.

  • Understand and develop existing systems and processes to improve both CDM and H&S efficiency.
  • Provide expert advice and, where required, act as Principal Designer and help the client manage and understand their legal responsibilities, in accordance with CDM regulations.
  • Establish positive relations with existing and new Clients to gain confidence and become a trusted advocate.
  • Represent Turner & Townsend in a professional and diligent manner, including meeting, negotiating, and corresponding with Clients in a timely manner.
  • Manage all commissions, where responsibility is assigned, to ensure both Client’s expectations/scope of service and the requirements of Turner & Townsend’s business management system are effectively discharged.
  • Carry out H&S performance reviews, audits, etc. on behalf of the Client.
  • Liaise, proactively and professionally, with SHQ and wider Turner & Townsend colleagues to contribute to team effectiveness; support others as needed and ensure consistency, quality and profitability of shared projects.
  • Compile and create relevant pre-construction information and relevant H&S files.

Qualifications

  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate
  • Full UK driving licence
  • NEBOSH Diploma Level (or equivalent)
  • GradIOSH or equivalent
  • Membership of the APS
  • Experience as a Principal Designer
  • Ability to effectively plan and organise own workload to meet deadlines
  • Extensive knowledge and experience within the Construction Industry, specifically around the CDM Regulations
  • Experience of a diverse range of industry sectors desired, with a proven ability to meet Clients needs would be an advantage

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company that works with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.

To deliver CDM and H&S consultancy services from our Sheffield office to existing and new clients. The scope of services delivered by the role-holder is flexible, dependent upon the Client’s requirements, covering both CDM and H&S Management.

The key requirements of the role are to understand the Clients’ needs and proactively identify solutions to their challenges and ensure consistent delivery of service excellence in meeting their needs and expectations.

  • Understand and develop existing systems and processes to improve both CDM and H&S efficiency.
  • Provide expert advice and, where required, act as Principal Designer and help the client manage and understand their legal responsibilities, in accordance with CDM regulations.
  • Establish positive relations with existing and new Clients to gain confidence and become a trusted advocate.
  • Represent Turner & Townsend in a professional and diligent manner, including meeting, negotiating, and corresponding with Clients in a timely manner.
  • Manage all commissions, where responsibility is assigned, to ensure both Client’s expectations/scope of service and the requirements of Turner & Townsend’s business management system are effectively discharged.
  • Carry out H&S performance reviews, audits, etc. on behalf of the Client.
  • Liaise, proactively and professionally, with SHQ and wider Turner & Townsend colleagues to contribute to team effectiveness; support others as needed and ensure consistency, quality and profitability of shared projects.
  • Compile and create relevant pre-construction information and relevant H&S files.

Qualifications

  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate
  • Full UK driving licence
  • NEBOSH Diploma Level (or equivalent)
  • GradIOSH or equivalent
  • Membership of the APS
  • Experience as a Principal Designer
  • Ability to effectively plan and organise own workload to meet deadlines
  • Extensive knowledge and experience within the Construction Industry, specifically around the CDM Regulations
  • Experience of a diverse range of industry sectors desired, with a proven ability to meet Clients needs would be an advantage

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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Posted: April 20th, 2026