The role of CDM Co-ordinator is a fundamental client obligation under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. It is the duty of the CDM Co-ordinator  to give suitable and sufficient advice and assistance to clients in order to assist them to comply with their duties, in particular:

Concept and Feasibility Stage

• Appoint competent designers and contractors
• Ensure that adequate arrangements are in place for managing the project;
• Notify HSE about the project and the intended start on site date

Design and Planning Stage

• Co-ordinate design work, planning and other preparation for construction where relevant to health and safety
• Identify and collect the pre-construction information and advise the client if any additional surveys or investigation works need to be commissioned to fill significant gaps

Tender/Selection Stage

• Ensure any further notification details are sent to HSE
• Take all reasonable steps ensure that Designers comply with their duties with regards to eliminating or controlling hazards and providing information where possible
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure co-operation between Designers and the Principal Contractor during the construction stage in relation to any design or change in design

Construction Phase

• Manage the distribution of health and safety information between clients, designers and contractors
• Advise the client on the suitability of the initial construction phase plan and the arrangements made to ensure that welfare facilities are on site from the start
• Produce or update a relevant, user friendly, health and safety file suitable for future use at the end of the construction phase