CDM Advisor (Safety by Design) – Intelligent Infrastructure

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP is looking for a CDM Advisor (Safety by Design) in Leeds, responsible for advising on safety compliance and enhancing project performance. You will collaborate with engineers, deliver expert guidance, and contribute to a culture of safety, aiming for continuous improvement in design processes.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing programs

Supportive professional development environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Safety in Design and construction regulations.
• Experience in engineering design and risk management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review design risk management information provided by designers.
• Liaise with designers to identify innovative mitigation opportunities.
• Engage with clients offering advice on CDM regulations.

Skills

Safety in Design

Risk Management

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

CDM Advisor (Safety by Design) – Intelligent Infrastructure

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

Our Intelligent Infrastructure (II) Operations and Safety Group is looking to increase capacity to the Safety by Design team which advises projects on compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and drives the continuous improvement of our health and safety culture across the business.

The Operations and Safety Group within II is an industry recognised leader and trusted advisor in transforming the operation and safety performance of transportation systems. We bring together intelligent transport services, transport and consultancy expertise to understand the impact of operational change, including all of those who work on and use the transport network. We work across all aspects of projects providing expertise in areas including safety risk assessment, project appraisal, business cases, transport operations, customer impact, feasibility studies, traffic and safety analysis and stakeholder management.

With our substantial and varied workload, we are looking for an established Safety in Design professional, with working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and engineering design experience in a transportation, engineering, energy/utilities, operations or design environment. You should also have a keen interest in ensuring that risks and hazards are eliminated or mitigated as far as practicable during the design process.

Our CDM advisers play a fundamental role working alongside our designers and engineers across our portfolio of projects, to develop solutions which minimise the risk to anyone affected by our designs. We also provide independent advice direct to our clients, to assist them develop and operate the processes and procedures to ensure they meet their requirements under the CDM regulations. You will also provide health and safety input to operational assessments of highway, technology or utilities focused projects.

A Typical Week Might Include

• Reviewing design risk management information provided by designers
• Liaising with designers to identify opportunities for innovative mitigations to hazards
• Developing and sharing industry best practice
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders and advising them of their responsibilities under the regulations
• Advising on the application of the CDM regulations in bespoke and unusual circumstances.
• Providing expert input to bids and proposal submissions
• Scoping issues and developing methodologies for addressing them
• Developing strategies and delivery plans
• Research, gathering evidence and carrying out analysis
  
  

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• A proven track record working as a Safety in Design professional, with practical experience of engineering design and the application of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• A demonstrable interest in improving health and safety performance of the construction industry
• Experience in a transportation or utilities, engineering, operations, safety or risk management environment, ideally with an understanding of highway / transportation and/or utilities design and operations.
• A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. engineering, construction, transportation) or are a technician with BTEC, HNC/HND and an appropriate level of experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to undertake qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Committed to developing professional competence and recognition through membership of an appropriate professional body
  
  

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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