CDM Safety Advisor — Onsite Defence Projects

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West Devon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is looking for a CDM Safety Advisor to ensure safety compliance at its Devonport site. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in construction health and safety, at least 3 years in high-risk environments, and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety. This full-time role focuses on contractor oversight, safety inspections, and operational advice to uphold safety protocols in complex industrial settings. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP access

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading option

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteer work

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ SHE experience in high-risk environments.
• Experience supporting contractor onboarding and maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Assessing contractors’ safety management systems.
• Conducting inspections of contractor activities.
• Supporting the SHE Lead in planning and delivery.
• Providing professional advice on health and safety.
• Developing and maintaining health and safety reports.

Skills

Extensive construction health and safety experience

Working with SSIP organisations

Scaffold awareness

Work at Height (WAH)

Temporary works experience

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety

SSIP Assessor accreditation

Ambition to achieve Chartered status with IOSH

Job description

A global engineering company is looking for a CDM Safety Advisor to ensure safety compliance at its Devonport site. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in construction health and safety, at least 3 years in high-risk environments, and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety. This full-time role focuses on contractor oversight, safety inspections, and operational advice to uphold safety protocols in complex industrial settings. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.