CDM Advisor (Energy) in Birmingham

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role… We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced CDM Consultant to provide specialist advice and guidance on CDM compliance, risk management, and health and safety throughout the design and construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the risk management processes are in line with CDM 2015 and review and control contact deliverables, design management plans, risk registers, and communication pathways.
• Work closely with the project team to ensure all aspects of the Principal Designer role are performed.
• Assist designers in applying the Principles of Prevention to design out risks and hazards as far as reasonably practicable.
• Assist the client with the provision of Pre‑construction Information and provide it to all designers and contractors.
• Prepare and hand over the Health and Safety File to the principal contractor or client as appropriate.
• Attend site to establish pre‑construction conditions, site layout, and collect or ascertain the extent of previous H&S/O&M, site risk management information.
• Support the pre‑construction phase to ensure transfer of risk information from the design team, enabling CPP development and reviewing CPPs for initial start‑up and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular safety audits to monitor progress and statutory compliance on site; submit monthly reports.
• Implement a near‑miss reporting mechanism and an accident reporting tracker or database in line with client processes.
• Support a continual improvement programme, promote lessons‑learnt sessions for the project team, and enhance H&S awareness and commitment at all levels.

What We’ll Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• NEBOSH Diploma, Construction Certificate (or higher) or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience acting as a CDM Representative on medium to large projects.
• Strong working knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015 and wider construction health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills; ability to lead meetings and engage confidently with clients, designers, and contractors.
• Proficiency in preparing pre‑construction information, design risk registers, and Health and Safety Files (CDM documentation).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time‑management and organisational skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a construction‑related discipline or civil engineering.
• Experience with National Grid Transmission in a CDM Representative or Principal Design Representative role, or a comparable role within a similar sector.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH, APS, RIBA, ICE, CIOB, CABE).

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

• Work‑life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP 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.