CDM & H&S Advisor

Tetra Tech Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting and engineering firm in Belfast is seeking a Principal Designer and Client CDM Adviser to lead and support CDM Safety Management services. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry and will liaise with clients and stakeholders on health and safety matters. This role offers mentorship opportunities and the chance to work on transformative projects in various sectors, including healthcare and infrastructure. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Mentorship opportunities

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Experience as Principal Designer and Client CDM Adviser under CDM Regulations is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in construction industry.
• Holder of a full, clean driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support CDM Safety Management services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders on health and safety matters.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Professional memberships (e.g., IOSH, APS)

Job description

Overview

Join Tetra Tech\'s dynamic team in Belfast and be at the heart of transformative projects worth up to £100m! You\'ll dive into exciting sectors like Education, Healthcare, and Infrastructure, making a real impact.

As a pivotal member of our team, you\'ll lead and support groundbreaking projects from their inception to successful handover. Collaborate with top-tier multi-discipline teams, and benefit from unparalleled development and mentorship opportunities provided by our senior leadership.

Your role will involve close interaction with clients, stakeholders, and a diverse team of experts from various Tetra Tech disciplines. Together, you\'ll craft innovative solutions that make a real difference.

Role and Responsibilities

To be a member of the Tetra Tech Safety Management Team, principally involved in the provision of CDM Safety Management services under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and NI 2016, acting in the role of Principal Designer and Client CDM Adviser, and the provision of General H&S Safety Management services. Project sectors include but are not limited to: Residential, Healthcare, Local and Central Government, Defence, Transport, Environmental, Commercial and Education.

• 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) and NI 2016
• Be able to fulfil all Principal Designer duty holder requirements under CDM 2015/NI16 16
• Have the skillset required to be able to integrate seamlessly into both the Safety Management team and the wider Tetra Tech family.
• 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 and Thought Leadership

• Experience of working as a Principal Designer and Client CDM Adviser under the CDM Regulations is essential.
• 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 Skill

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of CDM 2015/NI16
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Construction Health and Safety Management.
• Holder of a full, clean driving licence (due to the nature of the work involved).

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, IIRSM, IRM and, IRSM.
• As a minimum be a Technician Member of IOSH (Tech IOSH) and an Incorporated Member of the APS (IMaPS).
• Able to evidence undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintenance of skills.

Personal Qualities

• Good communicator and listener with the ability to plan, manage and co-ordinate own workload.
• Good at taking instruction but also with the initiative to work autonomously.
• Confident, proactive, engaging, and motivated.
• Diligent with an eye to detail.
• Be comfortable in being able to challenge designs, suggested methodologies and working practices.
• Be able to meet timescales and deadlines and have a good ability to manage time independently and effectively.
• Be able to engage, liaise and respond to Clients in a mature and professional manner.
• Have a positive working attitude along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Methodical approach with good attention to detail to ensure a professional standard is provided at all times.
• Ability to remain flexible within a busy and expanding team reporting directly to the CDM Lead.

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.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

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.