Salary: Starting from £30,000
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, full time
Benefits: 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, company pension and other benefits.
Are you interested in the built environment and looking for a way into the construction industry?
Do you enjoy problem-solving, working with people, and learning something new every day?
At Align Property Services, we’re growing our CDM team and looking for a CDM Advisor to join us. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move into Construction Design & Management (CDM), even if you’re at the early stages of your career.
You don’t need to know everything on day one.
This role is ideal for someone with a background or interest in construction, design, property, housing, maintenance, project delivery, facilities, or health & safety who wants to build a career in a specialist and in-demand area. We’ll provide training, mentoring, and a clear development plan to help you grow into the role and build your confidence.
You’ll support our experienced CDM team in delivering CDM advisory and Principal Designer services across a wide range of construction and property projects. You’ll be involved in real projects from day one, learning how to identify and manage design and construction risks while supporting clients, designers, and contractors.
This can be a development role, meaning you’ll gain hands-on experience with the support of experienced professionals as your skills grow.
Align Property Services, who are we?
At Align Property Services, we don’t just design buildings, we create spaces that matter. We have recently been recognised for our partnership with North Yorkshire Council for the major reconstruction of Fore Gill Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. The project was named the Best Civil Engineering Project in the region delivered for under £5 million, receiving a Smeaton Award at the 2026 ICE Yorkshire & Humber Civil Engineering Awards.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we’re one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England. Our collaborative, forward thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including;
- CDM & Quantity Surveying
- Civil, Structural, Highways & Drainage Engineering
- Building Surveying & Project Management
- Architecture & Sustainability
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Transport Planning, Bridges & Estate Management
From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments, including schools, fire stations, care homes, and heritage buildings, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there’s never been a better time to join us.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting day-to-day CDM coordination and project administration
- Gathering and organising pre-construction information
- Assisting with design risk reviews and hazard identification
- Attending project and design meetings with senior colleagues
- Preparing CDM trackers, reports, action logs, and meeting notes
- Supporting communication between clients, designers, and contractors
- Helping maintain health and safety file information
- Learning how CDM Regulations (2015) apply in practice
- Building your understanding of design risk management and good project communication
You won’t be expected to take on statutory Principal Designer duties independently, you’ll learn this over time with full support.
What we’re looking for
We’re less interested in ticking every box and more interested in your attitude and potential.
You’ll be a great fit if you are:
- Curious and eager to learn
- Well organised with strong attention to detail
- A clear communicator (written and verbal)
- Practical and solution-focused
- Comfortable working with different people and managing information
You may have experience in areas such as:
- Construction, maintenance, refurbishment, or property services
- Architecture, design, engineering, or surveying
- Project coordination, site supervision, or contracts
- Health & safety, compliance, or quality
- Facilities, asset management, or planned works
Desirable (but not essential)
- NEBOSH, IOSH, SMSTS, SSSTS, HNC/HND, degree, trade, or similar
- Experience reading drawings, specifications, or risk assessments
- Experience working with contractors, consultants, or clients
- Basic awareness of CDM 2015
Job Description
Training & development
This is where Align really stands out.
We’ll support your development with:
- Structured CDM 2015 training
- Mentoring from experienced CDM and Principal Designer professionals
- Project shadowing and hands-on learning
- Training in design risk management
- Support towards relevant qualifications and professional development
- Gradual exposure to more complex projects as your confidence grows
Why Join Align?
At Align, we invest in people. This role is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to launch a rewarding career in construction consultancy.
If you’re motivated, curious, and ready to learn, we’ll give you the tools and support to succeed.
- A friendly, supportive and experienced CDM team
- Clear career development pathway
- Hands-on experience across varied construction and property projects
- Hybrid / flexible working options where suitable
- The opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing, specialist consultancy area
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- A Competitive salary from £30,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience.
- Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%.
- 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
- Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development through varying project work.
A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you- on shopping, days out, or nights in.
- Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service.
- Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.
Interested? and start your journey into CDM and the construction industry.
To apply, please include the role you are applying for in the subject line and send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Recruitment Partner) at [email protected]
To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please contact Danielle on 07977743718
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 5th of July 2026
Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
