Trainee Health, Safety and CDM Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking to build a career in health, safety, and CDM with a business that genuinely invests in your development? We’re recruiting a Trainee Health, Safety and CDM Advisor for a growing specialist surveying and project management business. Based near Leicester, the role offers a balance of office, site, and home working – with real mentoring from an experienced Principal Designer. This is a rare opportunity to step into a long-term career in health and safety, working across a wide range of construction and refurbishment projects for the business’s clients. You'll be supported every step of the way as you learn how to manage pre-construction health and safety responsibilities and coordinate compliance from start to finish.

Key duties of the Trainee Health, Safety and CDM Advisor:

1. Learn from and shadow an experienced Senior Principal Designer.
2. Support the management of health and safety across multiple construction projects.
3. Review contractor RAMS and contribute to pre-construction planning.
4. Liaise with contractors and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
5. Support the development of new ideas and improvements across H&S and project delivery.
6. Contribute to documentation, site visits, and project coordination.

Why you should apply for this Trainee Health, Safety and CDM Advisor role:

1. Genuine career progression and full support for your development.
2. Exposure to both refurbishment and new-build construction projects.
3. Learn how to manage CDM responsibilities in a specialist environment.
4. Friendly and close-knit team with a good work-life balance.

Starting salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum. £400 a month car allowance and flexible working across office, home, and site.

Please apply if you:

1. Have a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
2. Are motivated to build a long-term career in H&S, CDM, or Principal Design.
3. Have some understanding of construction activities or project environments.
4. Have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and are keen to learn.

If you’re ready to take your first step into CDM and health and safety with a business that’s committed to your growth, we’d love to hear from you.