Associate CDM/H&S Adviser
Tetra Tech
Provides CDM principal designer and health & safety advisory services across construction projects.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
30,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Construction
Project Management
Environmental Services
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Defense Services
Disaster and Emergency Management
Marine
Transportation
Government
Water Resources
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
What you bring
principal designer
cmiosh
nebosh
cdm 2015
team leadership
line management
- Be experienced in the regulatory role of Principal Designer and the non-regulatory roles of Principal Designer Support and Client CDM Adviser under the CDM Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).
- As a minimum be a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) and ideally an Incorporated Member of the APS (IMaPS).
- Substantial experience of working as a Principal Designer and Client CDM Adviser under the CDM 2015 Regulations is essential.
- Good at taking instruction but also with the initiative to work autonomously.
- Good at leading a team and developing those reporting to you.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Occupational Health and Safety Management.
- Diligent with an eye to detail.
- Be able to meet timescales and deadlines and have a good ability to manage time independently and effectively.
- Able to evidence undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintenance of skills.
- Methodical approach with good attention to detail to ensure a professional standard is provided at all times.
- Significant experience of working as a General H&S Adviser under UK H&S Legislation is essential.
- As a minimum have successfully completed the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or the National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety.
- Demonstrable experience of undertaking Construction Site Health and Safety Inspections and Advice is essential.
- Ability to remain flexible within a busy and expanding team reporting directly to the Associate Director – Safety Management CDM Team.
- Have a positive working attitude along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience of working within the Defence Sector is advantageous, but not essential.
- Strong business development techniques.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering CDM and General H&S training is desirable.
- Have the skillset and ability to be proactive, comfortable, and assured in liaising with workers, senior management and all other interested parties on all matters relating to health and safety when working as a Principal H&S Adviser.
- Good communicator and listener with the ability to plan, manage and co-ordinate own workload.
- Experience of line management is desirable.
- Be able to engage, liaise and respond to Clients in a mature and professional manner.
- Holder of a full, clean driving licence and having access to a suitable vehicle (which will be made available for use at work, and which possess the requisite business use insurance) is essential.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of CDM 2015.
- Confident, proactive, engaging, and motivated.
- Have the skillset required to be able to undertake line management of relevant Safety Management team members.
- Be able to fulfil all Principal Designer duty holder requirements under CDM 2015.
- Demonstrable experience and ability in relevant sectors across the construction industry – particularly the ones TCE is strong in (detailed in this job specification) is essential.
- Hold appropriate professional memberships of, among others; IOSH, APS, CIOB, IIRSM, IRM and, IRSM.
- Have the skillset and ability to be proactive, comfortable, and assured in liaising with Clients, Designers, Contractors and Principal Contractors on all matters relating to health and safety in design and construction when working as the Principal CDM Adviser on construction projects.
- Have the skillset required to be able to integrate seamlessly into both the Safety Management team and the wider TCE Operating Unit.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Construction Health and Safety Management.
- Be comfortable in being able to challenge designs, suggested methodologies and working practices.
- Have the skillset and ability to be part of the TCE Wales / Southwest Business Development teams and to help drive business development in these regions.
- Be professionally qualified to NEBOSH or equivalent standards.
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Company
Overview
$5B
Annual Revenue
The company generates approximately $5 billion in revenue each year.
1966
Year Founded
Established in 1966 in Pasadena, the company has grown globally over the decades.
110,000
Annual Projects
It executes approximately 110,000 projects annually across various sectors.
Top ENR
Industry Rankings
The company is highly ranked in ENR for water treatment, wind power, and hydroelectric plant engineering.
- Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure.
- It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors.
- Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure.
- Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.
- Service
- Value
- Excellence
- Opportunity
- Improving lives around the world by Leading with Science®
- Our workforce is diverse and includes leading experts in our fields
- Encouraging our associates to explore new technologies, ideas, and business trends
$1B Credit Facility
Sustainability-linked financial initiative
A $1 billion credit facility tied to greenhouse gas reduction and improving lives metrics.
78% Emissions Reduction
Greenhouse gas reduction from operations
Achieved a 78% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations, aligning with carbon negative targets.
100% Solar Energy
Net zero energy target achieved
Achieved net zero energy target via a LEED Platinum certified project with 100% solar energy and energy use intensity ≤ 30 kBtu/sf/year.
36% Emissions Reduction
GHG reduction per employee
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per employee by 36% for Scope 1 and 2 compared to 2021 baseline.
- Carbon negative target with UN Global Compact and SBTi alignment.
- Independent verification of science-based targets in line with 1.5 °C Paris goal.
- Reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- 60% of vendor spend to commit to SBTi by 2027.
- 24% of business holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.
- Net zero energy target achieved via LEED Platinum California DGS Natural Resources Headquarters project.
- Sustainability-linked $1 billion credit facility tied to GHG reduction and improving lives metrics.
20,400 people
STEM program engagement
The company's STEM program has engaged over 20,400 individuals, focusing on promoting participation and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
TRIR 0.37 and LWDIR 0.12
Safety performance metrics
The company achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.37 and a Lost Workday Injury Rate (LWDIR) of 0.12 in 2024, representing a 54% and 60% improvement over industry averages, respectively.
- Strive for achievement: committed to high performance and delivering on promises
- Be open and transparent: foster a culture where people can share openly and say what they mean
- Listen to and respect people: value people, listen deeply, and ensure all voices are heard and respected
- Pursue curiosity and have a passion for learning: constantly aim to learn and grow through research, feedback, and reflection
- Embrace diversity and collaboration: work as one team that embraces diversity and actively invites different perspectives
- Indigenous engagement commitments: respect land tenure and property rights; maximize meaningful employment and business opportunities for Indigenous Peoples; engage Indigenous suppliers; provide training and youth/elder opportunities
- Women’s representation: supports the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report; targeting structural change for First Nations women and girls
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