Senior Safety in Design & CDM Consultant

WSP; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking Senior and/or Principal Safety in Design Consultants to strengthen our project-delivery capability across transportation, infrastructure, energy and utilities.

You will apply CDM 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022 knowledge, provide independent advice, and work with designers, engineers and project managers to develop safe, practical design solutions. UK practices and policy guidance will shape your work.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Safety in Design or CDM professional.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience in transportation, utilities, or related disciplines.
• Degree or equivalent in safety, engineering or construction.

Responsibilities

• Review design-stage risk management information.
• Develop hazard-mitigation strategies with designers.
• Gather information to inform risk profiles and compliance plans.
• Share industry best practices and contribute to knowledge.
• Advise clients on CDM legal responsibilities.
• Apply CDM principles to non-standard, complex projects.
• Scope project issues and develop robust methodologies.
• Deliver safety in design strategies, plans and approaches.
• Support Building Regulations compliance under Building Safety Act as Principal Designer.
• Compile compliance reports and documentation per CDM and BSA.
• Deliver own project deliverables in line with commercial proposals.

Skills

CDM 2015

BSA 2022

Safety in Design

Hazard mitigation

Communication skills

NEBOSH Construction

Education

BSc/BEng in safety, engineering or construction

BTEC/HNC/HND with relevant experience

Job description

WSP is seeking Senior and/or Principal Safety in Design Consultants to strengthen our project-delivery capability across transportation, infrastructure, energy and utilities.

You will apply CDM 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022 knowledge, provide independent advice, and work with designers, engineers and project managers to develop safe, practical design solutions. UK practices and policy guidance will shape your work.