Job Description

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Senior Health & Safety CDM Consultant to join our External Health & Safety Team. This role can be worked flexibly from our London, Ipswich, Chelmsford, Cambridge, Maidenhead or Brighton offices with a mix of office and homebased working and the option to adjust start/finish times.

Our External Health & Safety team undertake an interesting and wide variety of work. Recent projects include:

New build of two 2no residential towers of 27 and 24 floors in located next to Manchester Victoria Station.

The CAT A & CAT B Fit-Out of c. 365,000 sqft of commercial office space comprising of Ground Floor Reception and Levels 12-24 plus the installation of an interconnecting staircase in Canary Wharf.

Demolition of existing retail building and construction of a new 15 storey mixed retail and commercial use located in London Victoria.

What does the role involve?

As a technical Health and Safety CDM Professional, you will deliver a wide range of consultancy services:

• Managing a range of projects, advising the Client on compliance with the CDM2015 Regulations and other associated legislation.
• Undertaking site inspections and preparing reports with proposed corrective actions.
• Supporting clients in advising on the suitability of their H&S management arrangements.

Client focus is at the heart of what we do. You will play a key role in our overall client relationship management process. We expect our senior team members to have a focus on exploring new business opportunities and furthering our reputation as an employer of the best people.

You will also be supporting the technical director with developing/enhancing the technical skills of consultants in the team by sharing your experiences and technical knowledge.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a higher education qualification in design, engineering, surveying or a construction related discipline.
• Hold (or demonstrate that you are working towards) chartered membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Demonstrable CDM project experience including the preparation of related document reporting.
• Experience of managing Health & Safety risk processes within the design and construction industry.
• Have comprehensive working knowledge of UK CDM and Health and Safety Regulations/Legislation.
• Have a general understanding of the Building Regulations.
• Be able to work within multi-discipline environments within UK business areas.
• Be able to manage your own time and project budgets (delivering to agreed project scope, time, cost and quality).
• Have demonstrable consultancy, communication and relationship management skills with experience of conducting workshops.
• Have the ability to engage with key stakeholders to gain commitment and to influence the acceptance of new ideas and concepts in respect of change plans.
• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit difference audiences.
• Have strong collaborative skills and be a pro-active and supportive member of the business unit team working alongside your colleagues to deliver best in class services.
• Previous exposure to relevant tender processes with the ability to support in the preparation of fee proposals.

What\'s in it for you?

• Opportunity for advancement
• Exciting and unique career opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Great pension contribution
• Flexible working
• First class team morale

Within the External Health & Safety Team you will be given the autonomy to make decisions, identify innovative practices, find efficiencies and implement change. As part of the wider Building Standards Division, you will also work closely with other discipline professionals and get exposure to the delivery of services under the new Building Safety Act.

You\'ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you\'ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we\'d love to hear from you.

Let\'s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers.

About Us

Transforming society together, we\'re planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients\' most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It\'s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco 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.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more .

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. \xe2\x80\x9creasonable adjustments\xe2\x80\x9d) with the application process?

If you\'re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.

In order to address your request the following information is needed:

• Name

• The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)

• The position title

• Requisition/vacancy number

Upon receipt of this information, we\'ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.

Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those \xe2\x80\x9chard to fill\xe2\x80\x9d roles.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in December 2022 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We\'ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2024 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.

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