Interim CDM / PD Assurance Consultant

Employer: Principal People Recruitment

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Contract

Posted: 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Sector: Construction & Trades

Job Description

Interim CDM/PD Assurance Consultant 6 month Contract - £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) Homebased / North-East ID: 11917 With an excellent pipeline of secured work across the North-East, an established construction consultancy is looking to appoint an Interim CDM/PD Assurance Consultant to join its team on an initial 6-month contract and is to pay a daily rate of £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) This is a client facing role offering genuine ownership of projects, homebased hybrid flexibility within a structured consultancy environment. Projects are focused on designated highways-based projects working with highly established clientele. This is a homebased position with occasional requirement for site visits within the North-East. The Role (not exhaustive) Assess Construction Phase Plan and key pre-start arrangements against project risks and CDM requirements. Attend design-risk/design-review meetings Site audits/inspections to verify implementation of CDM responsibilities, significant-risk controls, highway/public interfaces and Principal Contractor compliance Review H&S File preparation, handover arrangements and outstanding CDM information/actions. Consolidate project assurance positions, programme themes, risk-rated findings, overdue/high-risk actions Review contractor competence/capability, supply-chain CDM compliance and appointment records Providing overall CDM / Principal Designer Assurance to the client About You Experience operating as a Principal Designer and CDM Advisor Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 A level 3 H&S qualification minimum Have worked on highways / civils projects Be a member of APS (Association of Project Safety) highly desirable Comfortable managing projects independently Confident communicator with clients and design teams Be available at short notice If this role is of interest then please follow the link to apply!

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