CDM and Health & Safety Consultant - Birmingham

Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. 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…

Working as part of our Construction Safety and CDM compliance team of circa 34 H&S professionals nationally delivering high quality services for large national infrastructure projects, working for blue chip clients and public sector. Responsible for maintaining workload with regard to assisting with bidding and proposal writing and managing infrastructure projects with existing and new clients. Working across all sectors as opportunities arise, including those within WSP supporting our own internal design teams as well as wider external facing UK and international projects as appropriate. Being responsible for the management and delivery of your project deliverables. Working closely with your local team on projects and delivery as part of the national team in your local office (London or Birmingham) Providing assistance and input to innovative delivery solutions.

YOUR TEAM

We are a national team of health and safety professionals that manage and deliver construction safety and business safety assurance services to both internal and external clients across the UK and internationally. You will become an integral part of the national team working within regions for internal WSP teams, both local and central government bodies and large blue-chip organisations across the country. Our client base includes both public and private sectors and cover a wide range of project types including highways, environmental, power, rail, education, inner city builds and demolition. The culture of our team is inclusive ensuring these opportunities to develop in progress are afforded to all team members based on ambition, performance, and delivery.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience of working in a consultancy environment, delivering construction and business assurance services.
• Experience of working with large scale projects in infrastructure, power, rail, water and highways.
• Delivery of CDM duties and support services as both the Principal Designer and the Client.
• Have delivered and led audits and inspections with regards to premises and management system compliance with a track record of successful record delivery.
• Experience of undertaking management system reviews, audits and development for client organisations.
• Assisted with the development of commercial proposals and project set up for both new and existing clients.
• Have relevant academic qualifications and appropriate institution memberships to demonstrate appropriate skills or knowledge to deliver the role.
• Are a good communicator able to manage projects and people with both a team and project environment.

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 69,300 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 & Diversity: We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.