H&S and CDM Consultant

We are seeking to recruit a Principal Designer / CDM Consultant.

Your role is primarily based on the delivery of Principal Designer / CDM Services, with experience in additional Health & Safety Services considered an advantage. Based in our Tunbridge Wells, Epsom or London Nova Offices, you will cover a range of sectors including retail, housing, commercial property, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and education.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing Principal Designer / CDM Services on both independent commissions and to complement our wider project delivery services.
• 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.
• Being proactive in business development of the services within the region.
• Keeping updated with current legal developments in respect of construction and associated law.

Requirements:

• We require a consultant with suitable and relevant experience, ideally from a design or construction background.
• Possess or be working toward a NEBOSH National / Construction Certificate.
• Be a member of APS, IOSH and/or CIOB, or be working toward membership.
• Hold a relevant design or construction‑related qualification (preferred but not essential).
• Have good IT skills and working knowledge of MS 365: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Show knowledge and understanding of the component parts of CDM 2015 and other Health & Safety legislation.
• Have working knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
• H&S training capability will be an advantage.

About you:

• Strong communication skills – effective oral and written communication with people at differing levels.
• Client‑facing skills – experience working with clients at a strategic/operational level and managing relationships effectively.
• Strong planning and organising skills – prioritising workload, deadlines, financial requirements and managing change.
• Effective problem‑resolution skills – solution‑oriented with the ability to manage problems and complaints assertively.
• Team‑working skills – ability to work with others to achieve team and personal targets or objectives.
• Current driving licence.
• Willingness to support projects across several sectors, which may include travel and out‑of‑hours work.

Rewards & benefits:

• Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

Additional information:

• This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level. If this is necessary, it will be discussed at interview.
• The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK for at least five years.
• If applying, do not reference or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Equal Opportunities:

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but is enriched by these differences.