Experienced Professional, Safety Advisory

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to be part of our delivery of Safety Advisory services across both construction projects and operational environments. This role spans the full asset lifecycle - from design and construction (CDM / Principal Designer duties) through to occupied buildings (workplace safety, compliance and assurance). You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, leading delivery, influencing stakeholders and ensuring robust management of health and safety risk across both project and operational settings. In a typical week, you may be involved in: Support on delivery of construction and workplace safety advisory services Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and wider UK health & safety legislation Provide strategic and practical advice across both project and operational environments Drive consistency and improvement across safety advisory services. Construction Safety (CDM / Project Lifecycle) Support delivery of CDM Principal Designer duties across projects and programmes Take ownership of design risk management strategies, ensuring risks are eliminated or reduced through design Chair and lead design risk workshops, coordination meetings and project reviews Provide authoritative advice to clients on CDM duties and compliance Oversee production and quality of: Pre-Construction Information (PCI) Risk Registers / Hazard Logs Health and Safety Files (HSF) Influence design and delivery teams to drive proportionate and effective risk management Workplace & Operational Safety (Post-Occupancy) Lead delivery of health and safety advisory services across operational estates Provide strategic advice on H&S management systems, compliance and risk control Oversee and undertake audits, inspections and assurance activities Advise on risk assessments, safe systems of work and statutory compliance Support clients in managing FM providers, contractors and operational risks Drive improvements in safety culture and performance Assurance, Governance & Continuous Improvement Provide oversight and assurance across construction and operational safety activities Produce and review high-quality reports, audit findings and recommendations Key Competencies We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate: 8–12 years of experience in health and safety. Experience in construction safety / CDM advisory Experience in workplace or operational health & safety (e.g. audits, compliance, FM environments) Experience in hazardous materials management, such as asbestos. Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and wider UK H&S legislation is preferable Ability to operate confidently across both project and operational environments Excellent communication Degree or equivalent in construction, engineering, health & safety or related field (or HNC/HND with significant relevant experience) NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent) - preferred Membership of a relevant professional body (IOSH, APS or similar)- preferred Qualifications & Professional Memberships Degree or equivalent in construction, engineering, health & safety or related field (or HNC/HND with significant relevant experience) NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent) - preferred Membership of a relevant professional body (IOSH, APS or similar)- preferred Strong technical expertise across construction and workplace safety BGV: Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.