CDM Manager

Fibernet; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Birmingham is seeking a CDM Manager / Design Risk Manager to oversee compliance with CDM Regulations and implement risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in large-scale construction projects and relevant professional qualifications. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on infrastructure safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a CDM, Design Risk, or Health & Safety in Design role.
• Deep understanding of design and construction methodologies.
• Comfortable presenting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Lead Designer's CDM Management Plan.
• Liaise with the Principal Designer to ensure best practices.
• Champion CDM compliance across all work packages.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

Experience using iTwin

Excellent data management skills

Confident communicator

Education

Relevant professional qualification in Health & Safety

Tools

iTwin

Safetibase

Job description

CDM Manager / Design Risk Manager

Location: Birmingham
Employment Type: Permanent

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting for an experienced CDM Manager/Design Risk Manager on behalf of one of our key clients, supporting a major UK infrastructure project. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and supporting the Lead Designer Representative and CDM Coordinator throughout all stages of the project lifecycle from design through to construction and handover.

You will also take the lead in implementing and managing iTwin and Safetibase, ensuring that all design risk information is effectively captured, coordinated, and maintained across all project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Lead Designer’s CDM Management Plan and associated procedures.
• Liaise with the Principal Designer and wider design team to ensure best practice in design risk management.
• Manage and communicate pre‑construction health and safety information, ensuring residual risks are captured within iTwin and Safetibase.
• Champion CDM compliance and design safety across all work packages.
• Attend design risk meetings and workshops to identify, mitigate, and record key design risks.
• Review design deliverables to ensure that health, safety, and well‑being considerations are fully integrated throughout all design stages.
• Oversee the coordination and compilation of Health & Safety Files and Design Risk Registers.
• Lead the day‑to‑day management of iTwin and Safetibase, including support to the Information Management Technician and Pre‑Construction Information Manager.
• Promote collaboration and coordination between design, delivery, and H&S teams to drive continuous improvement.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and design risk management processes.
• Experience using iTwin, Safetibase, or similar design risk management platforms.
• Understanding of constructability, maintainability, and usability principles in design.
• Excellent data management, documentation, and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with strong coordination and influencing skills.
• Comfortable presenting to senior management and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a CDM, Design Risk, or Health & Safety in Design role within large‑scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of design and construction methodologies and their impact on health, safety, and well‑being.
• Relevant professional qualification in Health & Safety, Construction, or Design Management (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, APS, or equivalent).

Why Join

You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking project team delivering one of the UK’s most high‑profile infrastructure programmes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by promoting innovation, safety, and technical excellence on a landmark project that will shape the UK’s infrastructure for years to come.