Overview
In this Health and Safety, CDM Specialist role, you lead safety and SHEQ across major rail and infrastructure projects. You will support the development and adoption of CDM and risk management systems within multidisciplinary teams. The position emphasizes governance, audits, and alignment with ISO and safety standards to protect people and performance. You’ll work closely with clients and stakeholders to drive a safety-first culture and contribute to landmark projects with broad societal impact. This is a chance to shape safety strategy across high-profile UK rail initiatives.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working policy
- flexible working arrangements
- virtual GP service
- gymflex scheme
- wellbeing and Thrive programme
- disability confident recruitment
Responsibilities
- Provide safety leadership and SHEQ/CDM guidance to multi-disciplinary project teams
- Support development, implementation and adoption of SHEQ and CDM management systems and contract strategies
- Balance project/commercial risk with client, staff and operational performance
- Lead and respond to audits in line with ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001
- Demonstrate safety-focused behaviours and accountability in project delivery
- Apply H&S knowledge across rail and related industries with stakeholder and team management
- Ensure awareness of H&S legislation, CDM requirements and Safe by Design principles across UK projects
Key requirements
- CMaPS or MIIRSM membership
- NEBOSH certification
- Working knowledge or qualifications in auditing OSHAS 18001 / ISO 45001 and related standards
- Proven health and safety leadership across rail/infra projects
- Experience across design, delivery and procurement of multi-disciplinary engineering projects in the UK
- Strong stakeholder, relationship and team management skills
- Good understanding of H&S legislation, CDM and Railway safety
- relentless focus on safety
- constructively challenging mindset
- open, honest and accountable approach
- SHEQ/CDM governance
- audit and compliance with ISO 9001/14001/OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001
- Safe by Design principles
Health & Safety/CDM Specialist - Rail employer: WSP Group
At WSP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among our talented team. As a Major Projects Executive in Western Australia, you will not only lead transformative transport infrastructure projects but also benefit from executive-level remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and robust leadership development pathways. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the support of a close-knit community dedicated to your professional growth and well-being.
