Associate, CDM and Safety Assurance Services

WSP in the U.S.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Health and wellbeing programmes

Gymflex scheme

Flex your time policy

Development and training opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is actively seeking a Senior or Principal Safety in Design Consultant to enhance project delivery capabilities across various sectors. The role involves developing safe design solutions and advising clients on risk management throughout project development.

Candidates should have a proven background in safety in design, strong communication skills, and practical experience with CDM 2015 and BSA 2022. The position offers flexible hybrid working with comprehensive health benefits and a supportive development environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Safety in Design or CDM professional.
• Hands-on design experience with strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and BSA 2022.
• Commitment to health and safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and challenging design-stage risk management information.
• Developing hazard-mitigation strategies with designers.
• Advising clients on their legal responsibilities under CDM.

Skills

Safety in Design expertise

Design process understanding

Communication skills

Risk management knowledge

Education

Degree in safety, engineering, construction, or related field

NEBOSH Construction certification

Job description

Job Description

Our growing and diverse project portfolio means we are seeking Senior and/or Principal Safety in Design Consultants to strengthen our project‑delivery capability. You will develop safe, innovative, and practical design solutions across a range of sectors including transportation, infrastructure, energy/utilities, mechanical and engineering, and structures. You will provide trusted, independent advice to clients and internal teams to improve design safety and proactively identify, eliminate, or mitigate risks during all stages of project development.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and challenging design‑stage risk management information
• Working directly with designers to develop creative and effective hazard‑mitigation strategies
• Chasing and gathering required information to inform risk profiles, PCI, HSF or BSA compliance plans
• Sharing industry best practice and contributing to internal knowledge development
• Advising clients and stakeholders on their legal responsibilities under CDM
• Applying CDM principles to non‑standard, complex, or unique project scenarios
• Scoping project issues and developing robust methodologies to resolve them
• Delivering safety in design project strategies, plans, and project‑specific approaches
• Potentially supporting Building regs compliance under the Building Safety Act as Principal Designer using in‑house compliance processes
• Compiling compliance reports, registers and documentation in line with the requirements of CDM and BSA
• Being responsible for the delivery of your own project deliverables in line with commercial proposals for time and cost

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Safety in Design or CDM professional with hands‑on design experience and strong practical knowledge of CDM 2015 and BSA 2022
• Genuine commitment to improving health and safety performance and compliance across construction projects
• Experience within transportation, utilities, engineering, operations, risk management, or related disciplines, ideally with a good understanding of design process and risk profiles
• A degree (or equivalent) in safety, engineering, construction, transportation, or a related field, or an equivalent technical qualification (BTEC, HNC/HND) supported by strong practical experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of speaking in professional and client meetings
• Commitment to continued professional development, ideally supported by NEBOSH Construction certification and membership of APS, IIRSM and/or IOSH

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working – two days a week from home with the option to work in modern offices across the UK
• Health & wellbeing programmes including virtual GP service and comprehensive menopause support package
• Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships and additional flexible health benefits
• Flex your time policy – one hour daily for personal activities, with the option to make up the time earlier or later
• Part‑time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave and use bank holiday entitlement as needed
• Supportive development and training environment with mentoring and chartership opportunities

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.