Hi All

I've had a proposal from my current employer to contract me out as a CDM Coordinator to some contacts he's generated in the UK. We operate in a very niche area of construction and I'd be working in this area using experience I've gathered over here in Ireland. We have done some work in the UK recently and as a result I've some limited UK construction safety experience in this niche area.

I've expressed some concerns regarding my competency. While I'm very experienced in the work environment I'm being suggested for, I have very limited knowledge of CDM and UK workplace safety legislation.

I'd like to get peoples opinions on my suitability. I would assume anyone performing the role of CDM Coordinator should be professionally qualified by degree or academic qualification. While I have a Grad IOSH qualification I've no technical qualification in construction. When advising on design safety issues surely that would be a pre-requisite? That's where my concerns are, apart from the elephant in the room - not having substantial experience of the UK environment.

Thanks in advance!!!!

Hi there

Thanks for the reply.

I'll be straight to the point. I've only ever worked in the PSCS role.

In your opinion what is required to bridge that qualification/knowledge/experience gap? Is it feasible?

Thanks.