WSP UK

CDM Advisor (Highways) - UK Wide

Job Description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our Local Government business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Transport and Infrastructure | WSP

Your new role, what's involved?

• Day to day delivery of CDM advisory services across a variety of projects, including supporting project teams in the development and management of risk registers, pre-construction information and all relevant CDM documentation.
• Assist those appointed as duty holders to discharge their legal responsibilities, enhancing where needed our clients understanding of their duties.
• Be part of a UK wide Community of Practice, sharing experience, learning and collaborating with other like-minded individuals to innovate and create new ideas across the UK business.
• Where requested, support the Local Government Health & Safety business partner in undertaking inspections and audits across the UK.
• Applying CDM and Health & Safety knowledge to support a positive culture of safety first through our business.

YOUR TEAM

• Formed in 2022, the WSP Central Delivery Team for local government supports numerous Local Authorities across the UK. The team has grown steadily on the back of continued successful delivery and is looking at opportunities to expand the variety of skills we can offer directly to our clients.
• The core team has grown from a cadre of Northampton based colleagues, supported by embedded colleagues from our Integrated Complimentary Resource Centre in India plus remotely based colleagues across the UK. This role has the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK.
• Projects range in both size and scale with our team being engaged in projects from small section 278 projects up to some of the largest Local Authority infrastructure schemes in the UK.
• We are a flexible and diverse team that fully embraces hybrid working arrangements, with opportunities to progress and develop your career.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Working practical knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations.
• NEBOSH qualifications alongside industry experience of acting as a CDM Advisor.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• A commitment and enthusiasm to ensure high quality delivery to clients.

What's in it for you?

• Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers. At work we celebrate integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people come together and do great things.

Our VIBE (LGBT + employee), Women in Leadership, CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity), WSP Connect (visible and non-visible disabilities) and our Gender Balance Group help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. Belonging@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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

• Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time working where required, and new for 2022, is the ability to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

How to Apply

Please apply using the below link:

https://apply5.lumessetalentlink.com/apply-app/pages/application-form?jobId=PA4FK026203F3VBQB8N6GLOHN-144431