Head of CDM

Job Introduction

The Head of CDM (Construction Design and Management) will primarily be responsible for supporting the project team to ensure compliance with the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM). The role will sit within the Technical senior leadership team reporting to the Technical Director and will have working relationships with the three Area delivery Teams. It will require liaison with HS2 to provide assurance that SCS are fulfilling both our statutory duties and contractual responsibilities with regard to health and safety across all aspects of the project.

Role Responsibility

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM).
• Ensure SCS discharge our Lead Designer responsibilities as detailed in Works Information.
• Ensure compliance with HS2 Procedure for H & S in Design and WI1150 (Occupational Health)
• Support the CDM Lead and the design team in delivery of the project.
• Act as the primary liaison between HS2 and SCS for all aspects of CDM and coordinates with the SCS Head of Occupational Health to ensure health and safety are inextricably linked from design through to completion of the project.
• Review existing SCS & HS2 procedures, generation of new and beneficial procedures where necessary and, advising on the health and safety impacts of these procedures. New procedures should not add to the bureaucracy of an already.
• Ensure the appropriate transfer of risk between design and construction teams.
• Ensure suitable interfaces are in place and maintained for S3/S4 and C1 packages, and for other third parties, such as but not limited to Network Rail.
• Ensure SCS staff are competent regarding CDM training for those undertaking designer or principal contractor duties.
• Ensure compliance with the Principal Designer Health and Safety file requirements.

Key Internal relationships:

• HS2 Principal Designer representatives
• HS2 Project Managers
• Design Management team
• Occupational Health team
• Engineering team
• Risk Manager
• SHE team
• BIM team
• Other HS2 Principal Contractors

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• CMIOSH (or similar)
• A Proven track record in major civils / infrastructure delivery
• A thorough understanding of CDM 2015 and all other relevant health and safety legislation.
• Proven stakeholder management capability
• Strong communicator
• Self-Starter, able to plan and prioritise workloads

Desirable:

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office
• Innovator

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.  Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House,  and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017  Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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