CDM & Construction Manager

Talent STEM have been retained by a COMAH regulated manufacturing business in Cheshire to appoint a CDM & Construction Manager for a hands on, site based project delivery role.

This is a true boots on the ground role, ideal for a construction professional with significant experience in CDM projects and on-site contractor management. You will take full ownership of health and safety on site, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations while leading the delivery of large and complex engineering projects.

The role

You will act as the Principal Contractor where required, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant delivery of capital projects. Working closely with the project team, contractors, and site operations, you will be responsible for H&S management, CDM compliance, and practical coordination of all construction activities.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading implementation of CDM 2015 regulations across the full project lifecycle

- Acting as Principal Contractor on designated projects and taking accountability for site H&S

- Developing, maintaining, and reviewing Construction Phase Plans (CPP) and ensuring full site compliance

- Overseeing pre-construction information, risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and H&S documentation

- Coordinating multiple contractors, managing interfaces and ensuring alignment with project governance

- Chairing daily coordination meetings and promoting effective communication between contractors, designers, and client teams

- Monitoring site performance, including permits, contractor competence, and HSEQ standards

- Leading site inductions, toolbox talks, and behavioural safety initiatives

- Reporting progress, risks, and H&S performance to the Project Manager and HSEQ leadership

This is a hands-on role requiring visibility on site and the ability to make practical decisions in real time.

About you

You will be an experienced construction professional with strong CDM knowledge and experience managing contractors on complex industrial, energy, or process projects. You thrive in a site-based environment, take accountability for health and safety, and enjoy delivering projects in a collaborative, operational setting.

Key requirements:

- Vocational qualification in Construction, Engineering, or Health & Safety (e.g., NVQ, HNC/HND, NEBOSH Construction Certificate)

- Experience managing contractors and construction activities on industrial, energy or process plant projects

- Proven experience acting as Principal Contractor or CDM Manager on medium to large projects

- Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015, HSE guidance, and UK H&S legislation

- Excellent communication and organisational skills

- Hands on approach with the ability to make decisions on site and maintain H&S accountability

Why apply

This role offers a real opportunity to take ownership of site construction and H&S delivery within a technically complex, high hazard manufacturing environment in Cheshire. You will be directly responsible for safe, on-time, and compliant project execution, with visible impact across the site.

For a confidential discussion, contact Talent STEM.