Health & Safety and CDM Consultancy
Chartered expertise.
Built for complex projects.
Susan Jeff is a senior chartered consultant specialising in CDM 2015 compliance, Principal Designer services, and building safety advisory across the construction sector. With chartered membership across five professional institutions, she works with developers, design teams, and duty holders to embed effective health and safety governance from inception through to completion.
Chartered Qualifications
- CMIOSH Chartered Member, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
- MCIOB Member, Chartered Institute of Building
- C.Build E & MCABE Chartered Building Engineer & Member, Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
- CMaPs Chartered Member, Association for Project Safety
- CMIOSH Chartered Member, IOSH
- MCIOB Member, CIOB
- C.Build E · MCABE Chartered Building Engineer & Member, CABE
- CMaPs Chartered Member, APS
What I offer
- CDM 2015
Principal Designer Services
Appointment as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 for projects of all scales and sectors. Susan manages pre-construction health and safety information, coordinates design risk across the project team, and ensures compliance obligations are met rigorously and proportionately. She has fulfilled the Lead Principal Designer role on one of the largest and most complex programmes in the UK.
- Building Safety Act 2022
Building Safety Advisory
Specialist advice on compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and the evolving higher-risk buildings regime. Susan works with clients, principal contractors, and design teams to understand their duties, establish appropriate safety cases, and build the documentation and governance structures required by the regulator. Advice is practical, current, and grounded in direct delivery experience.
- ISO 45001
H&S Management Systems
Development, review, and implementation of health and safety management systems aligned to ISO 45001 and sector-specific requirements. Susan works with organisations to assess existing arrangements, close compliance gaps, and embed systems that are fit for purpose rather than merely procedural. Delivery can include policy authorship, audit frameworks, and staff guidance.
- CDM 2015
CDM Compliance & Advisory
Independent advice on CDM 2015 compliance for clients, principal designers, principal contractors, and duty holders who need to understand their obligations or resolve specific compliance questions. Susan provides clear, practical guidance on notification requirements, pre-construction information, construction phase plans, and health and safety files.
- Projects & Organisations
Construction H&S Consultancy
Embedded or retained health and safety consultancy for construction organisations, design practices, and project teams. Susan works at both strategic and operational levels — advising on governance, culture, and risk management, as well as providing hands-on support with site inspections, incident investigation, and regulatory liaison.
- Events & Bespoke Training
Training, CPD & Industry Engagement
Delivery of CPD sessions, workshops, and panel contributions covering CDM 2015, Principal Designer duties, the Building Safety Act, and construction health and safety practice. Susan has presented to professional audiences across the sector and is available to speak at events, contribute to industry publications, or deliver bespoke training for design teams and duty holders.
Ready to discuss your project?
Available for appointment as Principal Designer, health and safety adviser, or on a retained consultancy basis.