Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Health & Safety/CDM Consultant to provide support to clients within multiple sectors including water, energy, defence, and the built environment.
What You Will Contribute To The Team
* Nationally deliver a variety of CDM / H&S services for a diverse client base.
* Provide advice to clients on the practical application of H&S Legislation/Best Practice and CDM within their organisations and on their projects or programmes, including writing Health & Safety/CDM Strategy documents.
* Assist and advise the Client on the competency of those they appoint into the roles of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.
* Provide advice to third parties on how to comply with the CDM roles of Client, Principal Designer, Designer, and Principal Contractor.
* Review and comment on the suitability of key CDM documentation e.g., PCI, design risk assessment, Construction Phase Plan, F10, and H&S File.
* Facilitate and undertake Health & Safety by Design reviews including but not limited to HAZID, HAZCON & HAZOP.
* Attend and input into a variety of meetings including design team meetings and client meetings to offer advice on hazards/risk at pre-construction and construction stages.
* Advise and support Designers and Principal Designers with the application of the CDM Principles of Prevention.
* Carry out health & safety/CDM site safety inspections, audits, and accident investigations when required.
* Support the maintenance of own workload and assist with bidding and proposal writing for new opportunities.
* Liaise with stakeholders on projects e.g., regulatory bodies, Client, Principal Designer, Designers, Principal Contractor, Contractors, and the supply chain.
* Draft Health & Safety arrangements, Pre-Construction Information, and Health and Safety Files.
* Assist Clients in identifying relevant health & safety and pre-construction information and advising them of possible gaps.
* Carry out the internal roles of Project Safety Advisor and Principal Designer Advisor.
* Work across all sectors as opportunities arise, including those within Mott MacDonald to support our own internal design teams as well as wider external-facing projects.
* Be responsible for the management and delivery of your project deliverables.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Skills and Attributes:
* Flexible with regards to travel and able to travel to sites/projects UK-wide.
* Experience of working on large-scale projects within the defence/water/energy and built environment sectors.
* Clear passion and understanding for effective health & safety management together with design and construction risk management.
* Excellent practical knowledge and experience of applying Health & Safety Legislation and Best Practice, as well as specifically the CDM Regulations.
* HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering, construction, or project management discipline; or significant relevant experience.
* NEBOSH National General and/or Construction Certificate.
* Extensive experience in the field of CDM / health and safety consultancy.
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment.
* Ideally CertIOSH but minimum of TechIOSH working towards CertIOSH.
* Proactive with good organisational capability and effective time management.
* Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
* Experience of undertaking site H&S inspections and audits.
* Good technical/report writing skills.
* Experience of and skills in delivery of training and presentations.
Preferred, But Not Required
* NEBOSH diploma/Degree/NVQ in health and safety.
* Membership of the Institute for Occupational Health & Safety.
* Membership of the Association for Project Safety.
* Membership of an engineering-related institution.
* Experience of undertaking roles in Client, Principal Contractor, and Principal Designer organisations and working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities under CDM.
* Teaching or adult learning qualification.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Mott MacDonald is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and seeks to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We offer a range of benefits including pension, life insurance, annual professional institution subscription, continuous development opportunities, agile/flexible working, enhanced parental leave, annual bonus scheme, and access to our Advanced Employee Networks.
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