CDM (CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT)

CDM Consultancy Services from F10 notification to final site inspection

For clients, principal designers, and principal contractors managing construction projects under CDM 2015. Full-service support so you meet every duty without the guesswork.

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What's included in this service

Full CDM consultancy services covering every CDM 2015 obligation - from F10 notification through to construction phase plans, site setup, and ongoing inspections. Five services, one coordinated package.

What We Deliver

What's included in this service

Full CDM consultancy services covering every CDM 2015 obligation - from F10 notification through to construction phase plans, site setup, and ongoing inspections. Five services, one coordinated package.

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Pre-construction documentation

We explain your duty holder responsibilities under CDM 2015, prepare and submit the F10 notification to the HSE where thresholds are triggered, and develop a construction phase plan covering Health and Safety arrangements, site rules, risk management, and emergency procedures.

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Site setup and live oversight

Welfare facilities, traffic management, pedestrian segregation, access controls, and signage planned before the first day on site. Clear site rules and induction materials communicated to all workers, with translated versions where needed. Regular CDM site inspections against the phase plan and HSE guidance L153.

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Documented findings and corrective actions

Every inspection produces documented findings with prioritised corrective actions. Regulatory queries and HSE communications handled as the project progresses, with the phase plan updated as the build evolves.

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Blended programmes

Combine on-site and e-learning for maximum impact - theory online, practical on site. Recommended for high-risk environments.

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Blended programmes

Combine on-site and e-learning for maximum impact - theory online, practical on site. Recommended for high-risk environments.

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Blended programmes

Combine on-site and e-learning for maximum impact - theory online, practical on site. Recommended for high-risk environments.

HOW WE DELIVER

From first call to delivered

Three steps. Clear ownership. No surprises.

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DISCOVERY

Tell us what you need

We listen first. Your sector, your sites, your challenges, what's already in place. Then we recommend the right service - not the biggest one.

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DELIVERY

An expert does the work

A specialist with hands-on experience in your area delivers the service. Practical, not theoretical. Everything done properly the first time.

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OUTCOME

Clear deliverable you can act on

A report or plan with prioritised actions, not a tick-box document. Plus 30 days of email support so you can move on it with confidence.

Choose how to start

Two ways to work with Opus

Book a one-off service for a specific need, or take on a partnership for ongoing support. Either way, the work gets done by the same team.

One-off service

Book a service

For a specific need - a single assessment, audit, or
on-site service with a clear deliverable.

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Delivered by experienced H&S consultants
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Sector-specific assessments, not templates
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Clear report with prioritised actions
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30 days of email support after delivery
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Ongoing partnership

Opus Safety Partnership

Ongoing support and consider-it-done compliance. For businesses that want compliance off their plate, not on their to-do list.

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Named consultant who knows your sites
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Quarterly site visits and ongoing compliance delivery
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Compliance Cloud for real-time visibility
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Training coordination and regulatory updates
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Unlimited phone and email support
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Not sure which fits? Speak to a consultant - no commitment required.

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Abbie Tovey, Personnel & Welfare Manager
Multi-site Builders Merchant
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"Our consultant is always on hand with friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and commercial advice. They really take the time to get to know the people, business and values, so that they really add value in their contributions."
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Industries

Sector-specific compliance

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Builders Merchants
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Builders Merchants

Yard reconfigurations, canopies and racking installs all count as construction work under CDM 2015, and that puts client duties on you. We coordinate it all, from the F10 notification through to construction phase plans and inspections, while your site keeps trading.

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Warehousing & Logistics
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Warehousing & Logistics

Mezzanines, racking and fit-outs all trigger CDM 2015 client duties, and those duties stay with you even when a contractor does the work. We manage every obligation from notification through to inspections, so the project runs while operations carry on around it.

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Manufacturing & Engineering
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Manufacturing & Engineering

Installing plant or modifying a factory makes you the client under CDM 2015, often with a production line still running alongside the work. We coordinate the full client duties, from F10 to phase plans and inspections, and manage the overlap between works and production so your line keeps moving.

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Garden Centres
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Garden Centres

New structures, café builds and refits are all construction work under CDM 2015, and the client duties are yours while the centre stays open to families. We handle every obligation from notification through to inspection and plan the works around public access.

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Metal Stockholders
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Metal Stockholders

Crane gantry installs, resurfacing and structural works all fall under CDM 2015, and in a working yard the client duties are easy to miss. We coordinate the full package, from F10 to inspections, and manage the overlap with day-to-day materials handling.

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Childcare & Nurseries
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Childcare & Nurseries

Nursery fit-outs, extensions and play installations are CDM 2015 projects, and the client duties that come with them often catch settings off guard. We manage every obligation and take particular care to keep the works separated from children and staff.

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BMF Preferred Supplier
Ex-HSE Inspectors

Need CDM consultancy support?

By the end, every CDM 2015 duty is documented, every site inspection evidenced, and every regulatory touchpoint handled - one package, one consultant, one audit trail.

Frequently asked questions

What does a Competent Person actually do?

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Can you work alongside our existing H&S team?

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How quickly can you start?

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What makes your sector specialists different from generic consultants?

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What's the difference between the Partnership, one-off projects, and Compliance Cloud?

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