Senior Consultant - CDM & Construction Safety (London and South East)

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. 

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to support the delivery of Construction Design and Management (CDM) and wider construction safety services across a diverse portfolio of projects. 

This role is suited to an experienced CDM professional who is confident operating within design and delivery teams, providing clear, pragmatic advice and supporting clients in meeting their statutory responsibilities. You will play a key role in embedding effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle, particularly across RIBA Stages 2–5. 

In a typical week, you may be involved in:

• Support delivery of CDM Principal Designer duties in line with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Contribute to design risk management processes, including hazard identification, risk reduction and coordination of design risk information
• Attend and contribute to design team meetings, risk workshops and project reviews
• Review drawings, specifications and design information to identify and challenge health and safety risks
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of key CDM documentation, including:
  • Pre-Construction Information (PCI)
  • Design Risk Registers / Hazard Logs
  • Health and Safety Files (HSF)
• Provide clear and practical advice to clients and project teams on CDM compliance and duties
• Support Building Safety Act Principal Designer duties where required
• Manage your own project tasks and deliverables to agreed time, cost and quality expectations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety considerations are integrated into design and delivery

Leadership & Responsibility

You will be responsible for:

• Delivery of allocated project tasks and outputs
• Maintaining quality and consistency of CDM documentation
• Supporting effective communication of risks to project stakeholders
• Building trusted working relationships with internal teams and clients
• Contributing to safe and compliant project outcomes

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience working within a CDM / construction safety role
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Practical experience contributing to Principal Designer duties
• Understanding of design processes and RIBA stages, particularly Stages 3–5
• Ability to review and interpret technical design information (drawings, specs, models)
• Experience supporting risk management through hazard identification and mitigation
• Good communication skills with confidence to engage in meetings with designers and contractors
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

• Degree or equivalent in construction, engineering, health & safety or related field
  (or HNC/HND with relevant experience)
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) preferred
• Working towards or holding membership of IOSH, APS or IIRSM

Progression

This role provides a pathway towards Principal Consultant level, with opportunities to take on increased responsibility for:

• Leading CDM / PD roles on projects
• Client engagement and relationship management
• Mentoring junior team members

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. 

With us, you can. Apply today. 

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.