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WSP USA Principal Consultant/Associate - CDM Advisor in United Kingdom
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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 it’s 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…
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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.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
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, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
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 and flexible working arrangements plus the option 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.
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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.
Our I&I team is looking to increase capacity to the team which advises projects on compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and drives the continuous improvement of our health and safety culture across the business.
The Operations and Safety Group within II is an industry recognised leader and trusted advisor in transforming the operation and safety performance of transportation systems. We bring together intelligent transport services, transport and consultancy expertise to understand the impact of operational change, including all of those who work on and use the transport network. We work across all aspects of projects providing expertise in areas including safety risk assessment, project appraisal, business cases, transport operations, customer impact, feasibility studies, traffic and safety analysis and stakeholder management.
With our substantial and varied workload, we are looking for an established Safety in Design professional, with working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and engineering design experience in a transportation, engineering, operations or design environment. You should also have a keen interest in ensuring that risks and hazards are eliminated or mitigated as far as practicable during the design process.
Our CDM advisers play a fundamental role working alongside our designers and engineers across our portfolio of projects, to develop solutions which minimise the risk to anyone affected by our designs. We also provide independent advice direct to our clients, to assist them develop and operate the processes and procedures to ensure they meet their requirements under the CDM regulations. You will also provide health and safety input to operational assessments of highway and technology focused projects.
A typical week would include:
Reviewing design risk management information provided by designers
Liaising with designers to identify opportunities for innovative mitigations to hazards
Developing and sharing industry best practice
Engaging with clients and stakeholders and advising them of their responsibilities under the regulations
Advising on the application of the CDM regulations in bespoke and unusual circumstances.
Providing input to bids and proposal submissions
Raising awareness of the requirements of the CDM regulations with staff through presentations, workshops and training sessions
Scoping issues and developing methodologies for addressing them
Developing strategies and delivery plans
Research, gathering evidence and carrying out analysis
Experience working as a Safety in Design professional, with practical experience of engineering design and the application of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
A demonstrable interest in improving health and safety performance of the construction industry
Experience in a transportation, engineering, operations, safety or risk management environment, ideally with an understanding of highway / transportation design and operations.
A proven track record in, Design, Consultancy, or Construction Management role, or can demonstrate the aptitude and skills required to provide excellent consultancy support
A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. engineering, construction, transportation) or are a technician with BTEC, HNC/HND and an appropriate level of experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to undertake qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Committed to developing professional competence and recognition through membership of an appropriate professional body.