We help clients understand what is expected of them under CDM. From setting up the right appointments to checking competence and ensuring coordination, we offer practical advice and systems that support legal compliance.

​

CDM Support – Daily Rate Engagements

We offer expert CDM support on a daily rate basis, giving you the flexibility to scale input up or down as your project evolves. This is ideal for clients who need reliable, ongoing advice without the commitment of a permanent hire.

Many of our clients, including EDF Renewables, retain our services under long-term contracts that provide consistent, high-quality CDM guidance throughout design, planning and construction.

 

Day rates are tailored based on project complexity, travel requirements, and duration of engagement. We are happy to provide a fixed rate upon discussion.

​

Fixed-Term Contracts

For ongoing project support, we can be retained on a part-time or full-time basis under a fixed-term contract. This ensures continuity, proactive planning, and a deeper understanding of your operations and safety culture.

​

Our services include:

• CDM briefings and induction materials for clients

• Support with duty holder appointments

• Review and development of pre-construction information

• Ongoing monitoring of arrangements and compliance

 

Principal Designer Support

We support Principal Designers in managing design risk and promoting safe outcomes. We assist during planning and coordination stages, with clear documentation and structured reviews.

 

Our Principal Designer services include:

• Design stage risk reviews

• Design risk assessments and reduction strategies

• Attendance at design and coordination meetings

• Health and Safety File preparation

 

Principal Contractor and Contractor Support

We work with Principal Contractors and subcontractors to help them meet their duties. This includes support in planning, implementation and site monitoring.

 

Our Principal Contractor services include:

• Support in writing and reviewing the Construction Phase Plan

• Site inspections and behavioural safety observations

• Review of risk assessments and method statements

• Assistance with temporary works and logistics planning

 

Pre-construction Planning

We provide early-stage support that helps identify and manage health and safety issues before work begins. This service is especially useful in renewables, decommissioning and civil infrastructure.

​

CDM Gap Analysis and Project Audits and Inspections

We conduct structured CDM audits to check current arrangements against legal expectations. You will receive a clear, prioritised report and action plan.

​

Why Choose Pragmatic Safety?

• Advice from Chartered Health and Safety professionals with sector experience

• Direct experience with nuclear, hydrogen, wind and solar developments

• Straightforward support that is legally sound and easy to apply

• Strong understanding of CDM in high-risk and regulated environments​

 

CDM Service Engagement Options

At Pragmatic Safety, we offer flexible engagement models to suit your project needs and budget. Whether you require short-term input or longer-term project support, we provide straightforward arrangements with no unnecessary overheads.

​​​

Examples include:

• Acting as CDM Client Advisor across multiple work packages

• Providing embedded Principal Designer support to an in-house design team

• Coordinating pre-construction reviews on framework contracts

 

What You Can Expect

• Clear scopes of work and deliverables agreed in advance

• No hidden costs or mark-ups

• Professional indemnity and public liability cover in place

• Fully insured for advisory services within the UK and renewables sector

​

​

​

​