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Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading engineering, design, and project management organization with over 80 years of expertise delivering transformative projects across infrastructure, transportation, energy, and the built environment. Our purpose is to engineer a better future for our planet and its people through innovative, sustainable, and collaborative solutions.
As part of our growing Health & Safety team, we are looking for a Senior CDM / Health & Safety Consultant to play a key role in supporting clients, designers, and project teams in delivering safe and compliant projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy where you will work on diverse and complex projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to industry-leading health and safety practices.
The role offers a flexible hybrid working model, enabling you to work from home, client sites, and AtkinsRéalis offices across the Midlands, Southwest, and Wales. Beyond day-to-day project delivery, you'll benefit from structured career development, professional training, and clear progression opportunities within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Your role
As a Senior CDM / Health & Safety Consultant, you will provide expert advice and practical solutions to help clients and project teams meet their obligations under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). You will act as a trusted advisor, supporting both internal and external stakeholders in managing health and safety risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality CDM and Health & Safety consultancy services across a varied portfolio of projects.
Supporting Principal Designer duties and advising clients on their responsibilities under CDM 2015.
Reviewing designs and construction proposals to identify, assess, and mitigate health and safety risks.
Providing practical guidance on design risk management and promoting best-practice health and safety outcomes.
Assisting clients in developing effective systems and processes to achieve compliance with relevant legislation.
Conducting health and safety audits, inspections, and site reviews where required.
Preparing professional reports, risk assessments, and CDM-related documentation.
Delivering Health & Safety and CDM training sessions to clients and project teams.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary design, engineering, and project management teams to integrate safety into project delivery.
Supporting the continuous improvement of quality assurance processes and maintaining awareness of evolving legislation and industry best practice.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships through responsive and professional service delivery.
Contributing health and safety expertise across the wider business and mentoring less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
Location
Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-162144
Salary range
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About you
We're looking for a motivated and collaborative professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Relevant experience in a CDM, Health & Safety, construction, engineering, or related role.
Strong knowledge and practical application of CDM Regulations 2015.
Experience within the construction industry, with a sound understanding of construction design and project delivery.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of assignments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional reports and technical documentation.
Strong stakeholder engagement and client-facing skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.
Professional membership or chartership with IOSH or a related professional body or actively working towards achieving it.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.
Desirable skills & qualifications
NEBOSH Construction Certificate or willingness to undertake the qualification.
Experience conducting health and safety audits and construction site inspections.
Background in construction, engineering, architecture, or design.
Experience providing CDM design reviews and advising designers on risk elimination and reduction.
Knowledge of:
Building control requirements.
Construction methods, materials, and techniques.
Fire safety in construction.
Temporary works.
Demolition activities.
Asbestos management.
Working at height.
Scaffolding.
Lifting operations.
Experience delivering Health & Safety and CDM training.
Knowledge of ISO 45001 and integrated management systems.
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry legislation and best practices.
What will make you stand out
A proactive and solution-oriented approach to health and safety challenges.
The ability to influence stakeholders and promote a positive safety culture.
Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to share knowledge within a multidisciplinary team.
Ambition to develop professionally and progress within a leading global consultancy.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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