Principal CDM/H&S Adviser

Job description

We are looking for a Principal CDM / H&S Adviser to join our Tetra Tech Europe (TTE) Safety Management Team, principally involved in the provision of CDM Safety Management services under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Project sectors include but are not limited to: Residential, healthcare, local and central government, defence, transport, environmental, commercial and education.

Role requirements:

• Be experienced in the regulatory role of Principal Designer and the non-regulatory roles of Principal Designer Support and Client CDM Adviser under the CDM Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).

• Be able to fulfil all Principal Designer duty holder requirements under CDM 2015.

• Have the skillset required to be able to integrate seamlessly into both the Safety Management team and the wider TTE Operating Unit.

• Have the skillset and ability to be proactive, comfortable, and assured in liaising with Clients, Designers, Contractors and Principal Contractors on all matters relating to health and safety in design and construction when working as the Principal CDM Adviser on construction projects.

• Have the skillset and ability to be proactive, comfortable, and assured in liaising with workers, senior management and all other interested parties on all matters relating to health and safety when working as a Principal H&S Adviser.

Previous experience:

• Substantial experience of working as a Principal Designer and Client CDM Adviser under the CDM 2015 Regulations is essential.

• Substantial experience of working in the residential sector is essential.

• Substantial experience of working in Wales is essential.

• Significant experience of working as a general H&S Adviser under UK H&S Legislation is essential.

• Demonstrable experience and ability in relevant sectors across the construction industry.

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking Construction Site Health and Safety Inspections and Advice is essential.

• Demonstrable experience of delivering CDM and General H&S training is desirable.

Technical knowledge and skills:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of CDM 2015.

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Construction Health and Safety Management.

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Occupational Health and Safety Management.

• Experience of working within the Defence Sector is advantageous, but not essential.

• Holder of a full, clean driving licence and having access to a suitable vehicle (which will be made available for use at work, and which possess the requisite business use insurance) is essential.

Educational requirements and professional qualifications:

• Be professionally qualified to NEBOSH or equivalent standards.

• As a minimum have successfully completed the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or the National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety.

• Hold appropriate professional memberships of, among others; IOSH, APS, CIOB etc.

• As a minimum be a Graduate Member of IOSH (Grad IOSH) and an Incorporated Member of the APS (IMaPS).

• Able to evidence undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintenance of skills.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension, health cover and a range of flexible benefits including retail vouchers, travel insurance and variable holiday (renewable annually). We promote flexible working and are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, remote working, flexible start and finish times, compressed hours, or potential job shares.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy / maternity.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.