Senior H&S Consultant / CDM Principal Designer

AtkinsRéalis

. Providing Principal Designer / CDM Services on independent commissions .

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing Principal Designer / CDM Services on independent commissions
Production of pre-construction information, H&S files, and other associated CDM documents
Ensuring Designer compliance
Reviewing contractors’ documentation including tenders and construction phase plans
Interfacing with clients and design teams on a project basis
Conducting site H&S inspections/audits
Advising clients on procurement options and consultant appointment issues
Pro-active in business development of the Services within the Region
Keeping updated with current legal developments in respect of construction and associated law
Client account management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior consultant with suitable and relevant experience in design or construction background
Chartered/Professional Qualification in Design or Construction
NEBOSH qualified (minimum Construction Certificate)
Preferable Member of APS / IOSH / CIOB / CABE / RIBA
Good IT skills and working knowledge of MS 365: Word, Excel and Outlook
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of CDM 2015 and other Health & Safety legislation
Working knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
H+S Training capability will be an advantage
Strong Communication skills
Client facing skills
Strong Planning and Organising skills
Effective problem resolution skills
Teamwork skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Brilliant range of benefits
Flexible and remote working options
Opportunities for training and professional development
Flexible holiday allowances

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Hard Skills & Tools

CDM Servicespre-construction information productionH&S files productionsite H&S inspectionscontractors’ documentation reviewprocurement options advisingconsultant appointment advisingbusiness developmentknowledge of CDM 2015knowledge of Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsclient facing skillsstrong planning skillsorganizing skillseffective problem resolution skillsteamwork skills

Certifications

Chartered QualificationProfessional QualificationNEBOSH Construction CertificateMember of APSMember of IOSHMember of CIOBMember of CABEMember of RIBA