The Vacancy
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Safety & Risk Consultant (CDM Principal Designer)
📍 South East England
Binnies Benefits
* 🗓️ 9-day working fortnight
* 💷 Competitive pension scheme
* 🌴 33 days annual leave
* 🤝 Paid volunteering day each year
* 👶 Enhanced parental leave
* 🩺 Private medical cover
* 💰 Annual bonus (subject to company & individual performance)
Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is looking for an experienced and competent Safety & Risk Consultant to work within the South-East of England. As an essential member of our Safety & Risk Team, you will assist a valued and longstanding client in delivering exciting and diverse flood and coastal projects.
You will work as the technical lead for the region and resource a team who discharge the duties of principal designer and CDM adviser on a varied portfolio of schemes. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly successful consultancy in an exciting period of growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Discharge the duties of the principal designer or CDM advisor on a wide variety of projects across the Southeast Region
* Provide technical guidance to site-based and/or office-based staff and less experienced colleagues
* Visit sites to assess existing hazards, working closely with clients to ensure information is passed onto design and construction teams
* Maintain client relationships on a day-to-day basis, champion clients’ safety programmes, produce statutory documentation such as pre-construction information and the health & safety file, and appraise contractor documentation
* Attend design/progress meetings, undertake site audits/inspections during the construction phase, and have the potential to chair buildability meetings and hazard meetings (e.g., HAZCONs or HAZOPs)
Essential Experience
* Relevant Degree or NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
* CMaPS & CMIOSH
* Experience working on civil engineering construction projects in a health & safety consultancy role
* Working knowledge of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
* Valid driving licence
* Good communication skills, trustworthy, team player
Desirable
* CPD regularly updated, experience in health & safety training
* Environmental awareness qualification
* Site experience and understanding of design, ideally within a flood, coastal & maritime environment
* Large project start-up experience
Why Join Us
Would you like to work in a business where you feel empowered to grow? Where there is no place for criticism or discrimination? A place where people are mindful and respectful? If so, then Binnies is the place for you.
We have a strong ‘ENGAGED’ culture that runs through everything we do. Evolved over 100 years, we have a culture of caring, where our employees’ wellbeing and work‑life balance are priorities. We provide industry‑leading flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We pride ourselves on an inclusive working environment, supporting a diverse workforce to grow and develop. The successful applicant will go from being great alone to truly amazing with Binnies.
About Us
We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. Backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago, we create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.
Together with our clients, we always strive to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low‑carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environmental services, to connecting people with insights and data, our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.
Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy builds a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while providing greater value to clients and more opportunities for employees.
Our philosophy remains the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. Employees are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on their growth. We are committed to preserving RSK’s people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. We want you to be part of our successes and to achieve your career aspirations.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
Benefits
* Private Health Insurance
* Income Protection
* High Street Vouchers
* Life Assurance
* Annual Leave Purchase
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Mental Health Supportl
* Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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