CDM Advisor

National Grid plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a leading utility provider as a CDM Advisor. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your expertise in the Construction Design & Management Regulations to ensure safe and effective project delivery across various substations. With a blend of site visits and hybrid working, you will be part of a team dedicated to enhancing operational support services. Your contributions will not only shape the future of the Asset Operations business but also foster your professional growth through extensive training and exposure to diverse projects. Join this forward-thinking company and make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Generous contributory pension scheme

26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days

Financial support for professional memberships

Access to health and wellbeing apps

Family care benefits

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and Principal Designer role.
• Experience in large-scale utility construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert providing guidance on project delivery.
• Support Cyber project portfolio as a principal designer.

Skills

CDM Regulations 2015

UK Health and Safety legislation

Site management activities

Construction-related Regulations

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH Construction certificate

SMSTS

Job description

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Division: Commercial and Portfolio - Cyber & Optel

Job Type:

Requisition Number: 62310

Department: Electricity Transmission - Operations

Job Function: Engineering

Unlock your Superpower, It’s an exciting time to join National Grid as a CDM Advisor.

You will have the chance to build a meaningful and fulfilling career and play a part in delivering electricity safely. Your role comes with a lot of variety, from different substation locations to the people on those sites both employees and contractors. You’ll receive training that is required for your role and over time have a wider exposure to the business and supply chain which is great for your personal development. We're flexible on your base location with hybrid working, mostly from home but carrying out site visits as required.

You will be part of the recently formed CDM Advisor team who are constantly developing and evolving their support services across the Asset Operations business. This will entail acting as subject matter experts, providing guidance and consultation, as well as solution finding across a range of topics from project delivery, documentation content, strategic planning, and training content.

As a CDM Advisor, you’ll apply your knowledge of the (Construction Design & Management) CDM Regulations 2015. Initially, you will support within our Cyber project portfolio (Installations of physical cyber security equipment on substations sites across England and Wales) as a principal designer covering multiple sites and different phases of the works. Your role will expand over time across wider parts of the Asset Operations business, which is crucial to the progression and growth of the CDM Advisor services.

Must haves

1. Knowledge of applying the CDM Regulations 2015 and Principal Designer.
2. A good understanding of the requirements of UK Health and Safety legislation generally, construction-related Regulations, and HSE Guidance specifically.
3. Involvement in large-scale utility construction projects – site management activities and site delivery.
4. H&S qualification - IOSH or NEBOSH Construction certificate or SMSTS.

Pay and benefits

• £51,899 to £58,000 pa + Excellent Benefits Package.
• 37 hours Mon - Fri
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees, and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
• Access to benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines, and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness, and wellbeing.