Senior or Principal, CDM and Safety Assurance Services - Glasgow or Edinburgh

Senior and/or Principal Safety in Design Consultant

Our growing and diverse project portfolio means we are seeking Senior and/or Principal Safety in Design Consultants to strengthen our project‑delivery capability. We are looking for professionals with a strong working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and some knowledge and experience of the Principal Designer role in the Building Safety Act 2022 supported by design and compliance experience within transportation, infrastructure, energy/utilities, mechanical and engineering, structures, or similar design‑led environments. A passion for improving design safety and proactively identifying, eliminating, or mitigating risks during all stages of project development is essential.

Typical Responsibilities

• Reviewing and challenging design‑stage risk management information
• Working directly with designers to develop creative and effective hazard‑mitigation strategies
• Chasing and gathering required information to inform risk profiles, PCI, HSF or BSA compliance plans
• Sharing industry best practice and contributing to internal knowledge development
• Advising clients and stakeholders on their legal responsibilities under CDM
• Applying CDM principles to non‑standard, complex, or unique project scenarios
• Scoping project issues and developing robust methodologies to resolve them
• Delivering safety in design project strategies, plans, and project‑specific approaches
• Potentially supporting Building regs compliance under the building safety act as Principal Designer utilizing our in‑house compliance processes
• Compiling compliance reports, registers and documentation in line with the requirements of CDM and BSA
• Being responsible for the delivery of your own project deliverables in line with commercial proposals for time and cost.

Required Qualifications

• A proven track record as a Safety in Design or CDM professional, with hands‑on design experience and strong practical knowledge of CDM 2015 and experience of BSA 2022
• A genuine commitment to improving health and safety performance and compliance across construction projects
• Experience within transportation, utilities, engineering, operations, risk management, or related disciplines, ideally with a good understanding of design process and risk profiles
• A degree (or equivalent) in safety, engineering, construction, transportation, or a related field—or an equivalent technical qualification (BTEC, HNC/HND) supported by strong practical experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the experience and confidence to speak in professional and client meetings
• A commitment to continued professional development, ideally supported by NEBOSH Construction certification and membership of APS, IIRSM and/or IOSH

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.