Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Consultant to lead the 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.

This is a senior role requiring strong technical capability, leadership and the ability to operate across multiple service lines.

In a typical week, you may be involved in:

Lead 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.

Responsibilities

Construction Safety (CDM / Project Lifecycle)

Lead 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
Support development of standards, tools and best practice
Drive consistency in service delivery across projects and teams
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and capability development
Mentor and support junior and senior team members
Influence behaviours to drive improved safety outcomes and compliance
Lead the GCC based Health and Safety team

Key Competencies

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

Significant experience in construction safety / CDM advisory, including leading PD roles
Experience in workplace or operational health & safety (e.g. audits, compliance, FM environments)
Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and wider UK H&S legislation
Ability to operate confidently across both project and operational environments
Proven experience managing client relationships and project delivery
Commercial awareness, including understanding of scope, fees and delivery performance
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Qualifications

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)
Membership of a relevant professional body (IOSH, APS or similar)
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.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unied under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

Maximize collaboration.
Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our Making Health and Safety Personal initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

Apply today.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Principal Consultant- Safety Advisory