WSP

3 days ago

Senior or Principal, CDM and Safety Assurance Services - Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle,

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Job Summary

Support CDM and Safety in Design delivery across multidisciplinary teams by reviewing design-stage risk management, challenging hazard mitigation, and advising clients on legal responsibilities. Work directly with designers and project teams to develop safety strategies and compile compliance documentation for CDM and the Building Safety Act 2022, including Principal Designer input when applicable. Deliver project-specific safety deliverables aligned to commercial time and cost proposals.

Location: Leeds, Manchester

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Review and challenge design-stage risk management information.
•Work with designers to develop hazard-mitigation strategies and apply CDM principles to complex project scenarios.
•Gather information to inform risk profiles and compliance plans (PCI, HSF, or BSA).
•Advise clients and stakeholders on legal responsibilities under CDM and potentially support Building regs compliance as Principal Designer.
•Compile compliance reports, registers, and documentation and deliver your own project deliverables in line with commercial proposals.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkGym Membership

Key Requirements

•Proven track record as a Safety in Design or CDM professional, with practical knowledge of CDM 2015 and experience of BSA 2022.
•Strong commitment to improving health and safety performance and compliance across construction projects.
•Experience in transportation, utilities, engineering, operations, risk management, or related disciplines with understanding of design process and risk profiles.
•Degree (or equivalent) in safety, engineering, construction, transportation, or a related field, or an equivalent technical qualification (BTEC, HNC/HND) with strong practical experience.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence to speak in professional and client meetings.

Education:Bachelor's in safety, engineering, construction, transportation, or a related field

Skills:Verbal communicationWritten communicationClient-facing communicationProfessional communicationRisk management mindsetContinued professional development

Certifications:NEBOSH ConstructionAPSIIRSMIOSH

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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