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Looking for a role where your expertise actually changes outcomes?

We’re growing. The projects are getting bigger. The impact is real. At Jacobs, you won’t just advise on CDM—you’ll shape how safety is built into major infrastructure projects from day one. You’ll work closely with clients, influence design decisions early, and make a real impact on how projects are delivered across the UK.

If you’re ready for more ownership, more visibility, and work that genuinely matters—this is it.

What you’ll get;

• Real influence – help remove risk at design stage, not just report it
• High-impact projects – work across water, infrastructure, and environmental programmes
• Autonomy & trust – be the expert people turn to.
• Career growth – build your profile as a go-to CDM specialist.
• A team that gets it – collaborative, experienced, and supportive.

Your remit;

• Be the CDM expert across multiple projects—guiding teams from concept to delivery.
• Help create and embed a culture of safer design, where risks are identified early and addressed as standard practice.
• Lead the integration of governance and compliance into every phase of CDM through robust audits and reviews.
• Support and develop project teams in fulfilling their CDM roles, building capability and confidence
• Build strong relationships—become a trusted advisor to clients.
• Drive continuous improvement, using insights from audits and project experience to strengthen CDM practices across the business.
• Strengthen client maturity in CDM, supporting them to move beyond compliance towards best-in-class safety leadership.

We would be delighted to hear from candidates with

• An established practical knowledge of CDM 2015
• Experience in a Principal Designer / CDM advisory role
• Confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate
• A background in construction, engineering, or H&S
• NEBOSH (or equivalent)

Why now?

We’re growing. The projects are getting bigger. The impact is real.

And we need people who want to lead, not follow.

👉 Ready to step into a role where your voice is heard and your work matters? Apply now and be part of something bigger.

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We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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