Contractor Compliance & CDM Advisor

Stevenage Bristol Until 8/22/2026 First posted June 9, 2026 Last posted June 9, 2026
Job description

MBDA Facilities Management is searching for a dynamic safety professional to be part of a growing team working to support and deliver a diverse range of construction and facilities projects.

Salary: Circa £52,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits

Dynamic working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification (predominantly out of our Stevenage site but regular travel to Bristol and Bolton required).

Security Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The Opportunity:

You will be part of a dynamic team working across the UK estate to help deliver projects of varying sizes to ensure we provide first class working environment for the growing business. Working alongside a team of Project Managers, offering support and guidance and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. This role is predominantly based at the Stevenage site but with regular travel to all other UK sites. The role is being offered as a fixed term contract for 2 years.

  • Proactive person with a strong focus on implementation of the CDM 2015 Regulations.

  • Assist the company self-deliver the Principal Designer Role for small works.

  • To be able to hit the ground running against a large portfolio of projects to be delivered across the UK estate.

  • To Support the Contractor Compliance and CDM Manger to deliver competent advice to the FM Team and wider business to ensure compliance.

  • Collate and report back on statistical information around contractor working.

  • Assist with and/or carry out accident/incident investigations

  • Carry out inspections on CDM Sites

  • Travel across the UK Estate to support the wider FM team

  • Assist and take part in both internal and external audits

  • Work closely with Maintenance Service Provider to ensure compliance against procedures and Regulations

  • Be able to deliver against process

  • Able to develop procedures to improvement working practices

  • Growing safety team within the FM Department

What we are looking for from you:

  • NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Diploma (Level 6 preferred)

  • Membership to IOSH ensuring that CPD is in place

  • Understanding of the role of Principal Designer (IMaPS/CMaPS would be beneficial)

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About this role

Summary

Support UK facilities projects, ensure compliance with CDM regulations, conduct inspections, report incidents.

Job title

Contractor Compliance & CDM Advisor

Experience level

Level 6 preferred

Industry

defence

Location requirements

On-site in UK with regular travel, remote work not specified

Salary

£52k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Diploma Level 6IOSH membershipunderstanding of Principal Designer role

Preferred skills

IMaPSCMaPS

Specializations

constructionhealth and safetyCDM 2015inspectionreporting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Stevenage, UK

On-site City

Bristol, UK

On-site City

Bolton, UK

On-site City

Henlow, UK

On-site City