CDM Lead
CV-LibraryRetfordcontractPosted: 30 March 2026
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Location: Retford, North Nottinghamshire (3 days /week on site – hybrid)
Contract Duration: 9 Months
Daily Rate: £550/day(Umbrella – Maximum)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC
The CDM Lead provides expert guidance, governance, oversight, and assurance to ensure that all construction-related work supports the organisations commitments to zero harm, regulatory excellence, and world-leading safety culture in support of the fusion mission.
Act as the organisational expert on CDM 2015 and related construction safety legislation.
Develop, own and maintain CDM governance framework, policies, procedures, standards and guidance.
Ensure the organisation fully meets its statutory duties as a CDM Client, including appointments, notifications, competence checks, and provision of information.
Provide authoritative interpretation of CDM regulations to the Executive, Programme Directors, Project Managers, Designers and Contractors.
Lead the development of robust Assurance Plans covering design, pre-construction, construction and handover phases
Essential:
Extensive experience applying CDM 2015 in major infrastructure, energy, industrial, nuclear or highly complex engineering projects.
Demonstrable competence as a Principal Designer Advisor / CDM Advisor or equivalent senior construction safety role.
Strong understanding of engineering design processes, design risk management and safety-by-design.
Proven track record in providing Client-side assurance and governance.
Excellent communication skills, able to influence senior leaders and challenge constructively.
Experience working in high-hazard, regulated, or safety-critical industries.
Strong safety leadership and integrity-first mindset with ability to balance regulatory compliance with programme delivery pressures.
Confident decision-maker under uncertainty or ambiguity
Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, ICE, IStructE, APS, CIOB)
Desirable:
Experience in nuclear, fusion, or advanced scientific facilities.
Understanding of mission assurance, quality systems, and integrated safety management frameworks.
Experience working with complex supply chains and multi-disciplinary design teams.
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent high-level health and safety qualification
Security Clearance: Eligible for SC
Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant
CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed).
We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Location: Retford, North Nottinghamshire (3 days /week on site – hybrid)
Contract Duration: 9 Months
Daily Rate: £550/day(Umbrella – Maximum)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC
The CDM Lead provides expert guidance, governance, oversight, and assurance to ensure that all construction-related work supports the organisations commitments to zero harm, regulatory excellence, and world-leading safety culture in support of the fusion mission.
Act as the organisational expert on CDM 2015 and related construction safety legislation.
Develop, own and maintain CDM governance framework, policies, procedures, standards and guidance.
Ensure the organisation fully meets its statutory duties as a CDM Client, including appointments, notifications, competence checks, and provision of information.
Provide authoritative interpretation of CDM regulations to the Executive, Programme Directors, Project Managers, Designers and Contractors.
Lead the development of robust Assurance Plans covering design, pre-construction, construction and handover phases
Essential:
Extensive experience applying CDM 2015 in major infrastructure, energy, industrial, nuclear or highly complex engineering projects.
Demonstrable competence as a Principal Designer Advisor / CDM Advisor or equivalent senior construction safety role.
Strong understanding of engineering design processes, design risk management and safety-by-design.
Proven track record in providing Client-side assurance and governance.
Excellent communication skills, able to influence senior leaders and challenge constructively.
Experience working in high-hazard, regulated, or safety-critical industries.
Strong safety leadership and integrity-first mindset with ability to balance regulatory compliance with programme delivery pressures.
Confident decision-maker under uncertainty or ambiguity
Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, ICE, IStructE, APS, CIOB)
Desirable:
Experience in nuclear, fusion, or advanced scientific facilities.
Understanding of mission assurance, quality systems, and integrated safety management frameworks.
Experience working with complex supply chains and multi-disciplinary design teams.
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent high-level health and safety qualification
Security Clearance: Eligible for SC
Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant
CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed).
We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)