A national architecture practice is seeking an experienced CDM Manager to oversee and lead their CDM and Health & Safety team from their Manchester office.

With seven offices across the UK and a growing portfolio of high-profile projects, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading consultancy at an exciting time of expansion. As the CDM Manager, you will take a central role in ensuring compliance, overseeing a small team of CDM Advisors, and serving as a primary point of contact for clients.

The CDM Manager Role

In this leadership position, you will manage all aspects of CDM and Health & Safety, working closely with clients to ensure projects meet CDM 2015 regulations and health and safety standards. You'll provide expert guidance, support a team of CDM Principal Designers and Advisors, and handle client engagement on a range of complex projects. With additional responsibility for fee proposals and invoicing, this role requires a commercially savvy, strategic individual who can effectively oversee a growing team and contribute to business success.

CDM Manager Key Responsibilities

• Oversee CDM and Health & Safety management across projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of CDM Principal Designers and Advisors.
• Serve as the client's primary point of contact, providing expert CDM guidance on a wide variety of projects.
• Produce and manage fee proposals and control project invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and best practices across all projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to drive successful project delivery.
• Work collaboratively across seven offices to maintain consistent and high-quality CDM services.

The CDM Manager

• NEBOSH Diploma or NEBOSH Construction Certificate as a minimum requirement.
• Extensive experience in CDM and health and safety roles, ideally with experience as a CDM Principal Designer.
• Proven experience managing small teams within a construction or consultancy environment.
• Strong client-facing skills, with a background in managing CDM projects and acting as the client contact.
• Ideally to have experience producing fee proposals and managing project invoicing.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

In Return?

• Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension contribution.
• Bonus scheme based on project and team performance.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Regular company social events.

If you are a CDM Manager considering your career opportunities, please contact Lucy Barlow at Brandon James on for a confidential discussion.

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Key Words:

CDM Manager / Principal Designer / Health and Safety / CDM 2015 / NEBOSH / Manchester / Construction Consultancy / Team Management / Fee Proposals / Client-Facing