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Senior H&S Consultant / CDM Principal Designer

Manchester, England, United Kingdom | Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Join our collaborative North Health & Safety team, part of the wider Buildings & Places business, where we deliver an impressive and diverse range of projects. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to shape your career around your interests, with the support, guidance, and development needed to help you succeed and grow.

When it comes to your life outside of work, we want you to get the most out of it. That's why we offer flexible and remote working options to support your personal priorities. We also recognise the value of transferable skills and potential, and are committed to investing in your training, development, and long-term progression.

The role is primarily based on the delivery of CDM Services and the Principal Designer role, although experience of delivering additional associated Health & Safety Services could be an advantage.

You will be responsible for delivering a number of roles, which we have established following the introduction of CDM 2015, in all technical and contractual aspects of professional practice. Based in either our Manchester or Liverpool Offices you will cover a range of sectors including but not limited to: retail, residential, commercial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public, and education sectors.

Your role

  • Providing Principal Designer / CDM Services on both independent commissions and also 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 project basis.
  • Conducting site H&S'inspections/audits.
  • Advise clients on procurement options and consultant appointment issues.
  • Pro-active in business development of the Services within the Region.
  • Keep updated with current legal developments in respect of construction and associated law.
  • Client account management.
Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155359

Salary range

-

About you

We require a Senior consultant with suitable and relevant experience, ideally from a design or construction background.

Technical:

  • 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 the component parts 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.

The Person:

  • Strong Communication skills - experience of communicating with people at differing levels effectively through oral and written communication.
  • Client facing skills - experience of working with clients at a strategic/operational level and managing the relationships effectively.
  • Strong Planning and Organising skills - able to prioritise workload and deadlines and manage change effectively.
  • Effective problem resolution skills - solution orientated with the ability to manage problems and complaints assertively.
  • Teamwork skills - ability to work with others to achieve team and personal targets or objectives.
  • Current driving license.
  • Willingness to support projects across several sectors which may include some travelling and out of hours work.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

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.

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