Overview

The Vacancy

Safety & Risk Consultant (CDM Principal Designer) – South West England

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is looking for an experienced and competent Safety & Risk Consultant to work within the South-West of England. You will be an essential member of our Safety & Risk Team, assisting a valued client to deliver flood and coastal projects. You will act as the technical lead for the region and resource a team to discharge the duties of principal designer and CDM advisor on a varied portfolio of schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly successful consultancy during an exciting period of growth.

Responsibilities

• Discharge the duties of the principal designer or the 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, and work closely with clients to ensure information is passed onto design and construction teams
• Maintain client relationships on a day-to-day basis, championing client safety programmes and producing statutory documentation such as pre-construction information and health & safety file, along with appraisal of contractor’s documentation
• Attend design and progress meetings and undertake site audits/inspections during construction, with 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 on civil engineering construction projects in a health & safety consultancy role
• Good working knowledge of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
• Driving license
• Good communication skills, trustworthy, team player

Desirable

• CPD regularly updated; experience in health & safety training
• Environmental awareness qualification
• Site experience and understanding of design within flood, coastal & maritime environments
• Experience with large project start-ups

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, and where people are mindful and respectful? Binnies offers a strong culture and industry-leading flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We are committed to an inclusive environment where a diverse workforce is supported to grow and develop.

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. Our culture has stayed true for over 100 years. We strive to deliver low-carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, and connect people with insights and data. Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme