Construction Safety Advisor: CDM/HOP Lead (Reading)

Thames Water; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK seeks an experienced Construction Safety Advisor to support construction teams in maintaining safety compliance with CDM regulations. You will conduct site inspections and develop HSE policies while collaborating with project teams. The role demands a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and a degree in a relevant field. This position offers a salary up to £60,000 per annum and includes benefits such as 26 days' annual leave, a car allowance, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 26 days holiday

Car Allowance

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in design-phase reviews and statutory notifications.
• Ability to lead no-blame reviews and facilitate learning-focused assessments.
• Capability to develop and enforce safety policies and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with CDM regulations and contractor competence check.
• Conduct regular site inspections and design-phase reviews.
• Maintain safety records aligned with UK standards.

Skills

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Incident investigation skills

Experience in audits

Construction site safety expertise

Strong understanding of UK CDM regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Technician-grade IOSH or equivalent

Tools

Procore

ECO Portal

Job description

A leading water utility company in the UK seeks an experienced Construction Safety Advisor to support construction teams in maintaining safety compliance with CDM regulations. You will conduct site inspections and develop HSE policies while collaborating with project teams. The role demands a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and a degree in a relevant field. This position offers a salary up to £60,000 per annum and includes benefits such as 26 days' annual leave, a car allowance, and a generous pension scheme.