CDM Compliance Manager Bristol £51,356 - £54,495 Full Time, Permanent Ref: VAC008735 Are you passionate about improving construction health and safety standards and driving a culture of proactive risk management? Bristol City Council is looking for a knowledgeable and forward thinking CDM Compliance Manager to lead our compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 across a diverse and exciting portfolio of projects. About the Role As our CDM Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring CDM requirements are embedded throughout the design and construction lifecycle. You will lead on the development and implementation of policies, frameworks and procedures to support duty holders, improve safety performance and champion best practice. You will work collaboratively with project teams, designers, contractors and health and safety colleagues across the organisation to ensure a consistent, high quality approach to compliance. Regular site monitoring, audits and reviews will underpin your responsibility to maintain safe, legally compliant working environments. What We're Looking For You'll have NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (or equivalent) and professional membership and strong experience managing CDM responsibilities within complex or public sector construction environments. You will be a confident communicator with excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to plan strategically, lead change, and deliver assurance in a multi project environment. You will be committed to equity diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery. Why Join Us? You'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the wellbeing of workers, residents, and communities while shaping how one of the region's most influential public bodies manages construction risk. This is an opportunity to lead high standards, drive meaningful change, and be recognised for your professional impact. For the full role details please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal conversation about the role then please email How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. Closing date: Tuesday 8th September 2026. Interview date: Thursday 24th September 2026. No agencies please. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
CDM Compliance Manager Bristol £51,356 - £54,495 Full Time, Permanent Ref: VAC008735 Are you passionate about improving construction health and safety standards and driving a culture of proactive risk management? Bristol City Council is looking for a knowledgeable and forward thinking CDM Compliance Manager to lead our compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 across a diverse and exciting portfolio of projects. About the Role As our CDM Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring CDM requirements are embedded throughout the design and construction lifecycle. You will lead on the development and implementation of policies, frameworks and procedures to support duty holders, improve safety performance and champion best practice. You will work collaboratively with project teams, designers, contractors and health and safety colleagues across the organisation to ensure a consistent, high quality approach to compliance. Regular site monitoring, audits and reviews will underpin your responsibility to maintain safe, legally compliant working environments. What We're Looking For You'll have NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (or equivalent) and professional membership and strong experience managing CDM responsibilities within complex or public sector construction environments. You will be a confident communicator with excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to plan strategically, lead change, and deliver assurance in a multi project environment. You will be committed to equity diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery. Why Join Us? You'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the wellbeing of workers, residents, and communities while shaping how one of the region's most influential public bodies manages construction risk. This is an opportunity to lead high standards, drive meaningful change, and be recognised for your professional impact. For the full role details please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal conversation about the role then please email How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. Closing date: Tuesday 8th September 2026. Interview date: Thursday 24th September 2026. No agencies please. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Job details Job reference VAC008313 Date posted 27/05/2026 Application closing date 23/06/2026 Location City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary TP1: £68,653 - £76,046 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Planning and Building Control Attachments Person Specification.pdf Job Description.pdf Deputy Head of Planning Services (Planning Enforcement) Full Time, Permanent We are searching for an energetic, forward thinking planning enforcement leader to provide clear direction to our Enforcement function. You will report directly to the Chief Planner and lead a senior planning team to strengthen and develop the enforcement service, ensuring planning breaches are swiftly resolved in line with our Local Enforcement Plan. Key Responsibilities Manage resources to optimally use limited capacity and control budgets to achieve outcomes and meet performance targets. Champion customer service delivery, continuous improvement and innovation to ensure effective and efficient ways of working. Guide and manage senior enforcement officers, nurture inclusion and diversity, and support the professional development of all team members. Provide technical guidance and support to members, stakeholders, the public and colleagues. Collaborate with peers within the wider planning service and across the organisation to ensure seamless service provision. Lead the timely production of relevant monitoring information and improve planning data systems. About You Proven experience in a planning department with a track record of enforcement delivery. Strong understanding of planning enforcement and related legislation, enthusiasm to adopt the local enforcement plan and a proactive enforcement approach. Commitment to creating a positive team environment and supporting team members. Ability to work autonomously, manage and prioritise a busy workload. Enthusiasm for innovation and continuous service improvement. Skilled communicator, with extensive advocacy and negotiation experience to achieve successful outcomes on complex projects. Benefits Competitive salary, alternative work arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and opportunities for professional development. Equal Opportunities We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to suitable candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as disabled. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide ongoing support.
May 31, 2026
Full time
Job details Job reference VAC008313 Date posted 27/05/2026 Application closing date 23/06/2026 Location City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary TP1: £68,653 - £76,046 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Planning and Building Control Attachments Person Specification.pdf Job Description.pdf Deputy Head of Planning Services (Planning Enforcement) Full Time, Permanent We are searching for an energetic, forward thinking planning enforcement leader to provide clear direction to our Enforcement function. You will report directly to the Chief Planner and lead a senior planning team to strengthen and develop the enforcement service, ensuring planning breaches are swiftly resolved in line with our Local Enforcement Plan. Key Responsibilities Manage resources to optimally use limited capacity and control budgets to achieve outcomes and meet performance targets. Champion customer service delivery, continuous improvement and innovation to ensure effective and efficient ways of working. Guide and manage senior enforcement officers, nurture inclusion and diversity, and support the professional development of all team members. Provide technical guidance and support to members, stakeholders, the public and colleagues. Collaborate with peers within the wider planning service and across the organisation to ensure seamless service provision. Lead the timely production of relevant monitoring information and improve planning data systems. About You Proven experience in a planning department with a track record of enforcement delivery. Strong understanding of planning enforcement and related legislation, enthusiasm to adopt the local enforcement plan and a proactive enforcement approach. Commitment to creating a positive team environment and supporting team members. Ability to work autonomously, manage and prioritise a busy workload. Enthusiasm for innovation and continuous service improvement. Skilled communicator, with extensive advocacy and negotiation experience to achieve successful outcomes on complex projects. Benefits Competitive salary, alternative work arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and opportunities for professional development. Equal Opportunities We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to suitable candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as disabled. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide ongoing support.
Bristol City Council is looking for a Deputy Head of Planning Services to lead the planning enforcement function. You will report directly to the Chief Planner, manage a senior team, and ensure prompt resolution of planning breaches. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in planning enforcement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for professional development.
May 31, 2026
Full time
Bristol City Council is looking for a Deputy Head of Planning Services to lead the planning enforcement function. You will report directly to the Chief Planner, manage a senior team, and ensure prompt resolution of planning breaches. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in planning enforcement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for professional development.
