Job Description

Be the First - Join Us as Our First CDM Business Partner and Help Shape Safer Futures We're growing - and with that growth comes a brand-new opportunity to make your mark. As our first-ever CDM Business Partner, you'll play a key role in shaping how we deliver safer construction and building practices across our organisation. If you're passionate about compliance, collaboration, and creating environments where people can thrive safely, this could be the perfect next step for you.

What is great about the role?

Lead with Purpose

- Take the lead in delivering a high-quality, compliant CDM service and act as a trusted advisor to internal teams.

Variety and Influence

- From supporting trades and development to working with property compliance and external partners, no two days will be the same.

Shape Safer Spaces

- Play a critical part in embedding safety into the lifecycle of buildings, supporting our work with the Building Safety Regulator.

Agile Work Style

- We support flexible, hybrid working, giving you choice in how and where you work.

Inclusive Culture

- We're proud of our supportive, respectful and inclusive working environment, welcoming people from all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Where does this role fit in?

This role sits within our Health & Safety team and reports directly to the Head of Health & Safety. You'll be a key link between our Property, Development, and Compliance functions - offering strategic and operational CDM guidance and taking on Principal Designer duties where required. You'll also line manage two CDM Officers and collaborate closely with Building Safety Managers to help us meet new legislative requirements under the Building Safety Act 2022.


As this is a new role , you'll bring fresh thinking, help shape how we embed CDM processes across the organisation, and be part of a wider transformation to improve building safety outcomes.

What skills and experience do you need?

We're looking for someone who is confident, collaborative, and curious. You'll need:

Proven experience

in construction, maintenance or building safety, including direct involvement in CDM roles.

Detailed knowledge

of CDM 2015, the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Safety Regulator expectations.

Confidence in communication

- you'll need to simplify complex information and influence others positively.

A strategic mindset

- balancing the bigger picture with day-to-day compliance activity.

The right qualifications

, including: + A relevant professional degree in a construction/design-related discipline + NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
+ Chartered membership with a recognised professional body (RICS, RIBA, CIOB, APS)
Strong IT skills and a full UK driving licence with access to a car.

What are the pay and benefits?

53,585 for a 37 hour, full time, permanent position Flexible working policies - this role would be both home and office based with regular time spent out on site across South Wales. Our head offices are in Newport, Cardiff or Swansea. Option to work compressed hours of a 9 day fortnight (usually a Friday) 26 days holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays , rising to 30 days with length of service Pension scheme Sick Pay Colleague Referral Scheme (250 per referral) Time for Talking - a free counselling service Health Cash Plan Savings Scheme Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes Cycle to work and Electric Car scheme Eyecare plan Give as You Earn charity donation scheme Gym and shopping discounts Training and progression opportunities

What's FREDIE?

At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.


If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact group.talent@poblgroup.co.uk or 0300 3735262

How do you apply?

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm required to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now. We just need an up to date CV, alongside a short/ focussed cover letter around your motivation, skills and experience for the role along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you. Our interview process will consist of two stages:

First Stage

: A 15 minute teams call week commencing 11 th August

Second Stage

: Selected candidates will be invited to attend an in person interview week commencing 18 th August, which will include a presentation Please note that progression to the second stage will depend on the outcome of the first stage

Who are Pobl Group?

Pobl Group is one of Wales' leading housing, care, and support providers, dedicated to creating positive change in communities. Recently merged with Linc Cymru, bringing together our expertise to strengthen our impact and enhance services across Wales.