Design Safety Compliance Advisor - Energy

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & Chartership

Thrive wellbeing program

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Safety Compliance Advisor to join our energy team, delivering CDM 2015 guidance, Safety in Design, and regulatory compliance across major power, transmission, renewables and low-carbon projects.

You will work with designers, project managers and clients to identify and mitigate health and safety risks through design risk management, run design risk reviews and ensure safety is embedded through all project phases.

Qualifications

• Experience in Design Safety, CDM advisory, or health and safety compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience working on energy, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, APS, IIRSM).

Responsibilities

• Provide CDM 2015 and Safety in Design guidance to project teams.
• Facilitate design risk assessments, hazard workshops, and risk reviews.
• Support designers in eliminating, reducing, and controlling risks at source.
• Review and maintain hazard records and design risk registers.
• Undertake CDM compliance audits, gap analyses, and assurance activities.
• Assist in the development of Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and Health & Safety File requirements.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to support effective risk management.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement in design safety and compliance.
• Support major infrastructure projects across transmission, distribution, HVDC, substations, renewables, and low‑carbon energy sectors.

Skills

CDM advisory

Design Safety

Hazard workshops

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

APS Registered CDM Advisor

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Diploma

Job description

Design Safety Compliance Advisor - Energy

United Kingdom

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…

We are seeking a Design Safety Compliance Advisor to join our growing team, supporting the safe and successful delivery of major power, electricity transmission and distribution, low-carbon, renewable energy, and wider energy infrastructure projects across the UK.

As part of a multidisciplinary project environment, you will provide specialist advice on Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), Safety in Design (SiD), and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with designers, project managers, clients, and stakeholders, you will help identify, assess, and eliminate or reduce foreseeable health, safety, and operational risks through effective design risk management.

The role will involve facilitating design risk reviews and workshops, undertaking CDM compliance assessments, supporting hazard identification and mitigation, reviewing design information, and ensuring that safety considerations are embedded throughout planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning phases.

You will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and client requirements, while supporting the delivery of practical, innovative, and sustainable engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide CDM 2015 and Safety in Design guidance to project teams.
• Facilitate design risk assessments, hazard workshops, and risk reviews.
• Support designers in eliminating, reducing, and controlling risks at source.
• Review and maintain hazard records and design risk registers.
• Undertake CDM compliance audits, gap analyses, and assurance activities.
• Assist in the development of Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and Health & Safety File requirements.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to support effective risk management.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement in design safety and compliance.
• Support major infrastructure projects across transmission, distribution, HVDC, substations, renewables, and low‑carbon energy sectors.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Experience in Design Safety, CDM advisory, or health and safety compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience working on energy, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, APS, IIRSM).

Desirable Skills / Qualifications

• APS Registered CDM Advisor or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma.
• Experience within electricity transmission and distribution, renewables, HVDC, substations, or major infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of Safety in Design and whole‑life risk management principles.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure projects while helping shape safer, more sustainable outcomes for clients, communities, and future generations.

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.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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 & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied 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 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.

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

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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.

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.