Principal/Associate Operational Safety Consultant – Highways

AtkinsRéalis

Consultant focusing on safety and operations in transport infrastructure for UK clients. Engage in safety assessments, proposals, and maintain client relationships.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safety risk assessment and management, with a strong focus on collaborative engagement within multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in developing high-quality bids and proposals while maintaining strong client relationships in the transportation sector.

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Safety Risk AssessmentCommon Safety MethodDesign Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) GG104Safety Governance ProcessesClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Hazard IdentificationSafety Risk AssessmentData-Driven ApproachesTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingBids and Proposals PreparationSafety Risk Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborative ApproachProactive MindsetResilienceReliability

Industry Keywords

Transportation SectorIntelligent MobilityUK Transport ClientsNational HighwaysDepartment for Transport

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Undertake safety activities such as hazard identification, safety risk assessment and assurance.
Contribute to studies, analysis and solution development, including digital and data-driven approaches.
Work collaboratively and engage with design teams, supporting the integration of safe operation and maintenance considerations into design.
Prepare clear, concise and high-quality written deliverables, including reports, technical notes and presentations.
Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Support the identification and development of opportunities with existing and new clients.
Contribute to the preparation of high-quality bids and proposals.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Support market engagement activities and contribute to a positive team culture and development of colleagues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to apply structured approaches to safety and risk challenges
Understanding and application of the Common Safety Method
Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders
A collaborative and proactive approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
Interest in contributing to business growth, including supporting bids, proposals and opportunity development.
A resilient and reliable approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver consistently high-quality outputs.
Experience applying Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) GG104 Requirements for Safety Risk Assessment.
Experience of Safety Risk Management or Safety Governance processes.
Experience within transportation or intelligent mobility sectors.
Exposure to supporting bids, proposals or client-facing activities.
Familiarity with UK transport clients (e.g. National Highways, Department for Transport, local authorities).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy competitive salaries
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Flexible holiday allowances
Family friendly, inclusive employment policies