CDM Safety Advisor - On-Site Defence Projects

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a CDM Safety Advisor to champion safety culture across high-profile defence projects at Devonport Royal Dockyard. The role requires extensive construction health and safety experience, a Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety, and an ambition towards Chartered status with IOSH. The successful candidate will conduct inspections and ensure compliance in one of the UK's most complex industrial environments, offering a generous benefits package and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Extensive construction health and safety experience in hazardous industries.
• Minimum 3 years’ SHE experience in high-risk environments (desirable).
• Experience supporting contractor onboarding and maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Assess contractors' safety management systems and onboarding processes.
• Conduct inspections of contractor activities and monitor compliance.
• Provide professional advice on health and safety processes.

Skills

Construction health and safety experience

SSIP organisations experience

Scaffold awareness

Work at Height (WAH) skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety

SSIP Assessor accreditation

Job description

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a CDM Safety Advisor to champion safety culture across high-profile defence projects at Devonport Royal Dockyard. The role requires extensive construction health and safety experience, a Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety, and an ambition towards Chartered status with IOSH. The successful candidate will conduct inspections and ensure compliance in one of the UK's most complex industrial environments, offering a generous benefits package and development opportunities.