CDM & Health and Safety

Practical health and safety advice throughout project delivery.

Virtus Consult provides construction health and safety consultancy services, including Principal Designer appointments under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

We support clients and project teams in understanding their responsibilities, identifying significant risks and establishing appropriate arrangements for managing health and safety throughout the pre-construction phase.

Our experience includes new developments, refurbishment projects, occupied buildings, industrial facilities and complex operational environments.

We take a proportionate, practical approach, working closely with clients, designers and contractors to support effective risk management and clear communication.

Our Services

CDM Principal Designer

We undertake Principal Designer appointments under CDM 2015, planning, managing, monitoring and coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase.

Our services include coordinating designers, supporting the identification and management of foreseeable risks, facilitating cooperation between dutyholders and assisting with the preparation and provision of relevant health and safety information.

CDM Client Adviser

We advise clients on their duties under CDM 2015 and the arrangements required for managing construction projects.

This can include reviewing project appointments, advising on dutyholder responsibilities, assessing management arrangements and helping clients establish appropriate processes for coordinating health and safety.

Pre-Construction Health & Safety

We assist with the identification and management of health and safety risks arising during project development, design and procurement.

Our involvement can include reviewing available pre-construction information, identifying information gaps, coordinating relevant risk information and advising on arrangements for managing significant construction risks.

Construction Health & Safety Consultancy

We provide project-specific health and safety advice and independent reviews within the scope of our appointment.

This may include reviewing project arrangements, attending coordination meetings, reporting on identified concerns and advising clients on appropriate actions.

Our Approach

Our Experience

Virtus has provided CDM consultancy and Principal Designer services across aviation, industrial, commercial, healthcare, education and refurbishment projects.

Our experience includes projects delivered within operational environments, where construction activities must be coordinated with existing occupants, facilities and business operations.

We work alongside multidisciplinary teams to support effective communication and proportionate management of significant risks.

Talk to Us

Whether you require a CDM Principal Designer appointment, advice on client duties or project-specific construction health and safety support, contact Virtus to discuss your requirements.