PD/CDM Business Partner
Hays Health & Safety are excited to be partnering with a large housing organisation looking for an experienced professional to take a leading role in managing health and safety during the design and planning stages of construction and development projects. This position will be based in Warrington with travel across the Merseyside area and will report to the Head of Health, Safety & Environment.
The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight of CDM compliance and act as the appointed Principal Designer for a diverse portfolio of works.
About the Role
As Lead CDM Business Partner, you'll be the key point of contact for all matters relating to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. You'll ensure that health and safety considerations are embedded from project inception through to completion, working closely with clients, designers, and contractors to identify and manage risks effectively. This role combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements while promoting a positive safety culture.
What You'll Do
Take responsibility for the pre-construction phase, coordinating health and safety requirements and ensuring all relevant information is shared with project teams.
Advise clients on their duties under CDM and support them in compiling and issuing pre-construction information.
Work collaboratively with designers to eliminate or reduce foreseeable risks and ensure safe design solutions.
Facilitate communication and cooperation between all parties involved in the design and planning stages.
Review and approve construction phase plans, ensuring they are robust before work begins on site.
Carry out site assessments to identify hazards and constraints, providing clear recommendations.
Maintain accurate records of health and safety decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead audits and assurance activities to monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies and ensure timely reporting of incidents.
Deliver training and guidance to managers and staff to strengthen CDM awareness and best practice.
Analyse incident data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Support procurement processes by assessing contractor health and safety credentials.
Oversee investigations into serious incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and lessons learned are captured.
Keep policies and procedures aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Your Impact
This is a pivotal role in shaping safe and compliant project delivery. You'll influence design decisions, drive cultural change, and ensure that health and safety remains a priority across all development activities.
Benefits
A generous salary of £51k
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing yearly up to 30 days after 5 years
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Holiday purchase scheme and Aviva pension plan
Lease car scheme and discounts on bikes, holidays, and more.
E-learning, workshops, and support for professional qualifications.
Reward schemes, volunteering opportunities, enhanced sick pay, and discounted gym memberships.
Agile working options to suit your lifestyle.
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