Job: CDM Co-ordinator - Civils/Water Industry, Sentinel Health & Safety

A leading international engineering and design consultancy is seeking a CDM Co-ordinator to cover a range of projects but primarily water related programmes across Suffolk, Norfolk and parts of Essex. You will provide a focal point for health and safety for a major water utilities client , providing advice to Project Managers and supporting the firm’s other personnel in the region who carry out CDM-C duties and site safety inspections.

Key responsibilities:

 Providing CDM-C duties on water projects and ensuring the duties are up-held by the various parties to projects.

 Providing assistance and advice to company personnel in the region to ensure they comply with the CDM 2007 Regulations.

 Providing support to the local Client Service Manager with marketing and reporting on H & S matters.

 Providing advice and guidance to client representatives to help ensure they understand ‘client’ responsibilities with respect to CDM 2007.

 Visiting sites and conducting monthly Site Safety Inspections (SSIs), when required, in accordance with client’s requirements. Collecting SSI reports from other specialists in the region and submitting all SSI reports monthly.

 Overseeing other of the firm’s personnel in the region acting as CDM-Cs and ensuring clear channels of communication between all parties.

 Ensuring consistency of reporting and quality of Health and Safety Documentation to the Client.

Ideal Candidate:

 Professional Engineer with approximately 3 years work experience of CDM 2007 Regulations and in the application of the Approved Code of Practice (L144).

 Broad experience in the construction field, preferably in the water industry, ideally with a background in civil engineering or mechanical and electrical engineering.

 Experience of health and safety practices within the engineering and construction industry. NEBOSH qualifications would be an advantage.

 Should have a proven enthusiasm for Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental issues.

 Good communication skills in written reports and presentations.

 Interpersonal skills in dealing with some sensitive issues and negotiations and must be able to act in a confidential manner.