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WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Health & Safety/CDM Specialist - Rail
Provide H&S and CDM leadership on rail infrastructure projects, managing risk and compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
You will provide safety leadership, SHEQ and CDM guidance to project teams on major infrastructure programmes. The position involves developing, implementing and promoting SHEQ and CDM management systems and contract strategies, while balancing project and commercial risk with client, staff and operational performance. You will also lead and respond to audits in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸safety leadership
- ▸sheq guidance
- ▸cdm guidance
- ▸management systems
- ▸risk management
- ▸audit lead
What You Bring
Although rail‑focused, the position requires proven experience across rail and related sectors, as well as strong awareness of wider business operations, including commercial and people management, corporate systems, business development, recruitment and staff development. • Certified Member of Association of Project Safety (CMaPS) or Member of International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (MIIRSM) • NEBOSH certification • Working knowledge of OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 auditing and other health and safety standards • Proven health and safety leadership across rail, transport and infrastructure projects through design and construction phases • Experience managing health and safety activities during design, delivery and procurement of multidisciplinary engineering projects in the UK, with strong stakeholder and team management skills • Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM requirements, Safe by Design principles and railway safety
Requirements
- ▸nebosh
- ▸cmaps
- ▸iso45001
- ▸cdm
- ▸stakeholder management
- ▸people management
Benefits
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. WSP offers a hybrid working policy with two days a week remote, a flexible “WSP My Hour” for personal activities, part‑time and flexible arrangements, and the ability to purchase additional leave. Health and wellbeing are supported through the Thrive programme, Virtual GP, Gymflex discounts and a menopause support package. Inclusivity is championed through employee resource groups and a culture that encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Development opportunities include training, mentoring and support for chartership.
Work Environment
Hybrid