CDM H&S Consultant

Based in our Southampton office, with flexible hybrid working options, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and designers to deliver high-quality CDM and Principal Designer services. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a construction professional or H&S specialist seeking to make a meaningful impact while developing their career within a supportive and inclusive environment.,

• Act as a CDM/Health & Safety Consultant, supporting clients and project teams in complying with CDM 2015 regulations.
• Advise clients, designers, and project stakeholders on health and safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and assist Principal Designers in fulfilling their duties under CDM regulations.
• Conduct CDM design risk reviews and provide recommendations to eliminate or reduce construction and operational risks.
• Review design documentation and ensure health and safety considerations are incorporated into project designs.
• Provide guidance on construction health and safety best practices, legislation, and industry standards.
• Assist clients in meeting their legal obligations under CDM 2015 and other relevant H&S legislation.
• Carry out health and safety audits, inspections, and site visits to assess compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Deliver H&S and CDM awareness training sessions to clients and internal teams.
• Support quality assurance processes and ensure consistent service delivery across projects.
• Monitor industry developments and legislative changes, incorporating best practices into project delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist H&S advice and support.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering a high standard of consultancy services.
• Travel to client sites and project locations as required across the region.
  Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience in CDM consultancy, construction health & safety, or design risk management.
• Good understanding of construction design principles, construction methods, and site safety requirements.
• Ability to conduct design risk assessments, CDM reviews, audits, and inspections.
• Knowledge of construction hazards including temporary works, demolition, asbestos, scaffolding, working at height, lifting operations, and fire safety.
• Experience advising clients and project teams on H&S compliance and risk management.
• Professional membership/chartership with IOSH or equivalent professional body (or working towards).
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and integrated management systems.
• Strong report writing, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong client-facing consultancy and relationship management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard business software.
  AtkinsRéalis is a leading global design, engineering, and project management consultancy, delivering innovative solutions that help shape a more sustainable future. We are looking for a motivated Health & Safety in Design/CDM Consultant to join our collaborative team, supporting clients in meeting their CDM 2015 responsibilities and promoting best practice in health and safety across a diverse range of projects., 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., 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 enriches itself through these differences.
  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.