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SPA CDM Advisor

Peterborough Full time

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a CDM Advisor. 

 

Location: Flexible / Hybrid - 2 days per week in Worldwide House, Peterborough 
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent 

 

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a CDM Advisor to support and enhance our project delivery team. 

 

What will you be doing as our new CDM Advisor? 

You will ensure full compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation associated with the delivery of SPA project works, specifically the requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.  

 

You will monitor the SPA engineering and design teams’ compliance with SPA CDM processes and procedures; periodically reviewing and revising the processes and procedures with subject matter experts and SHEA Systems Manager. 

 

You will be expected to deliver the highest standards of Health and Safety (CDM) advice to all stakeholders/subcontractors within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment. 

 

Key responsibilities: 

  • Ensure all appointed SPA duty holders are compliant with CDM regulations. 

  • Actively promote and achieve SPA H&S CDM objectives; offering alternative solutions where necessary to ensure H&S and to reduce whole life cost. 

  • Report on CDM procedure compliance to the Head of HSE & Wellbeing SPA; and ensure the Pre-Construction Information is collected, is sufficient and presented to those who require it. 

  • Assist the Principal Designer Assurance Lead to ensure compliance with the duties under the CDM regulations  

  • Actively promote ‘Safe by Design’ and ‘Safer Everyday’ culture within SPA design teams 

 

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours: 

This job might be for you if you have:  

  • A qualification in Engineering or Health & Safety 

  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary design teams (ideally within infrastructure or water sectors) 

  • An understanding of the operational and maintenance requirements of water industry assets  

  • A solid understanding of CDM Regulations, construction processes and procedures 

  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders 

  • Good IT skills especially in MS Office suite, with a proactive problem-solving mindset 

 

Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs.  

 

Working with the highest degree of integrity, we want SPA employees to take ownership and accountability for their outputs and be driven to continuously improve how they work. SPA employees should act with the customer’s best interest at heart, be clear and transparent communicators and be passionate about operating in an ethical fashion. 

 

If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!  

 

Why Join SPA? 

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, Jacobs, and Atkins. 

 

Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come. 

  • Flexible Working: We support remote working, part-time hours, and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows. 

  • Location: Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area.   

  • Diversity and Inclusion: SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. 

 

Our Purpose 

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive. 

 

Ready to Join Us? 
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

 

SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging. 

 

Take the Next Step 

If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

 

Apply now and be part of Anglian Water’s journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future.