Senior QHSE & CDM Leader – Infrastructure

D R Newitt & Associates; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DR Newitt Engineering & Manufacturing is seeking a QHSE & CDM Manager to lead safety, quality and CDM compliance across major infrastructure programmes. This is a senior leadership opportunity in a highly regulated environment in the UK.

The role reports to divisional leadership and requires strong capability to drive assurance frameworks, embed best practice, and influence senior decision-making across complex operations. DV clearance is a consideration for appointment.

Qualifications

• Chartered IOSH member (CMIOSH) preferred.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in health and safety.
• Extensive knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and practical application.
• Experience leading QHSE across major infrastructure programmes or highly regulated operations.
• Strong track record in audits, incident investigations, root‑cause analysis and ISO management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead QHSE strategy and improvement - Develop and implement improvement plans, assurance programmes and compliance frameworks aligned with business, contractual and industry objectives.
• Own CDM leadership and assurance - Act as the senior competent lead for CDM matters, advising clients, project teams and senior management on duties and obligations under CDM 2015.
• Embed safety throughout the project lifecycle - Oversee the application of CDM principles across pre-construction planning, design risk management, construction delivery and Health and Safety Files.
• Drive performance and continuous improvement - Use audits, incident investigations, performance metrics and root-cause analysis to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Influence senior stakeholders - Build effective working relationships with clients, Principal Designers, Principal Contractors, designers, contractors and operational leaders.
• Strengthen compliance and assurance - Ensure robust systems and processes to maintain standards, manage risk and support safe project delivery.
• Champion a proactive safety culture - Promote collaboration, accountability and best practice across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

CMIOSH

CDM knowledge

Audits & ISO

Root-cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

CMIOSH Membership

Job description

DR Newitt Engineering & Manufacturing is seeking a QHSE & CDM Manager to lead safety, quality and CDM compliance across major infrastructure programmes. This is a senior leadership opportunity in a highly regulated environment in the UK.

The role reports to divisional leadership and requires strong capability to drive assurance frameworks, embed best practice, and influence senior decision-making across complex operations. DV clearance is a consideration for appointment.