CDM Advisor

Gloucester Business Park. Hybrid with flexible home and office working supported. Some travel to EDF power station sites as required.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of safe and sustainable construction in a regulated industry? Join EDF as a CDM Advisor and play a pivotal role in delivering some of the largest and most exciting nuclear projects in Europe.

The Opportunity…

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a CDM Advisor to join the Engineering Function of our Nuclear Services Business.  From helping design and build new power stations, to supporting EDF’s existing fleet operations through to defueling, EDF Nuclear Services is a technical centre of excellence and a critical component of the UK nuclear industry.

The Design Safety & Compliance team are a dedicated group of CDM Advisors, and the team provide expertise on UK conventional safety requirements and regulations for EDF’s nuclear business, which includes Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC)- two of the largest and most exciting construction projects in Europe.

The current and future success of the EDF Nuclear Services business unit lies firmly in its investment in people. We recognise the unique capabilities of each individual and the value of diverse views and opinions.

Pay, benefits and culture…

Alongside a starting salary from £50,000 (negotiable depending on experience), and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing…

Your role will involve:

• Overseeing management of health & safety hazards and mitigations.
• Promoting relevant good practice and ensuring all activities comply with the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders (including overseas designers), to help plan and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase.
• Attending meetings with our project managers and engineers, offering advice on risk.
• Staying up to date with relevant legislation and wider learning from other industries.
• Being the safety conscience of the Principal Designer; working alongside other duty holders as required.

Who you are…

Your background may include some of the following:

• A good understanding of risk management and hazard identification processes.
• Experience of applying CDM in a large project environment.
• Experience of working in a highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation relevant to the construction industry.
• The ability to bring diverse perspectives of health & safety culture and practice from a previous role.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and able to foster and develop relationships with stakeholders at various levels of the organisation.
• A flexible and versatile ‘can do’ approach, and be unafraid to think outside the box.
• A positive attitude, work ethic and enthusiasm to learn, that will set you apart from others.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 29th January 2025

Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.

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