CDM Consultant

Job Description

Be the essence of collaboration.

Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where we have a impressive variety of projects on the go at any one time. So, joining us means you could take your career wherever your interests lie. Everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed and are ready to help you develop.

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So, talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. We also value your transferable skills and potential and can't wait to invest in your training, development, and progression.

We are seeking to recruit a Health & Safety in Design/CDM Consultant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work for a dynamic and sociable company and make an impact. You would be based in our Birmingham office but also can work from home and from our other offices in the Midlands, Southwest and Wales. Our clients are varied so a typical working week would include managing your diary to be on client sites, in the office, or working from home.

We are looking for a collaborative and motivated CDM Consultant to deliver a quality service for our clients. Under CDM 2015 our CDM services focus on assisting designers with the Principal Designer role (both in-house and with our clients) and assisting clients to comply with their duties. You may be a chartered civil engineer or construction professional looking to specialise in H&S, or a H&S specialist with a good working knowledge of the construction industry.

Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experience you bring. We’re not all the same, and that’s our greatest strength.

Your purpose:

• Advising on best practice CDM design risk management.
• Carrying out CDM design reviews and advising designers in line with legislation and best practice.
• Advising and assisting clients in carrying out their duties under CDM 2015.Supporting colleagues with health and safety expertise and providing general health and safety consultancy services to clients.
• Delivering H&S and CDM training.
• Learning and applying quality assurance principles. Keeping up to date and abreast of relevant legislative and best practice changes. A background in construction and/or design.
• Experience of H&S training. Experience of ISO 45001 and other integrated management systems.

This role has excellent prospects for an individual who has an ambition to progress and enjoys working collaboratively within a vibrant team. As well as technical competence, we are looking for someone with excellent client facing skills who will provide a first-class service to our clients.

What you can bring:

• To be able to work autonomously. Working towards Professional chartership with IOSH or related profession.
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations essential.
• Have construction industry experience and sound knowledge of construction design; experience in the following would be an advantage: building control requirements, construction techniques and materials, fire safety in construction, temporary works, asbestos, demolition, scaffolding, working at height and lifting.
• Experience in undertaking workplace audits and inspections of construction sites (desirable).
• Good communication skills and ability to contribute effectively to team meetings.A proactive attitude and a willingness to seek guidance on occasions from senior colleagues.
• A minimum years’ experience in a related role.NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or willing to undertake this).
• Ability to write professional reports to a good standard of English with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software packages.Driving licence holder willing to travel across the UK.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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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.