CDM Consultant / Senior CDM Consultant

SNC-Lavalin; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is seeking a Health & Safety in Design/CDM Consultant. The role involves advising on CDM regulations, conducting design reviews, and assisting clients with compliance. Ideal candidates will have a background in construction and safety management, excellent client-facing skills, and a commitment to career progression. This position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities on diverse projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training

Diverse projects with career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered civil engineer or construction professional with H&S specialization.
• Experience in H&S training and construction industry.
• Ability to produce professional reports in English.

Responsibilities

• Advise on best practice CDM design risk management.
• Conduct CDM design reviews.
• Assist clients with CDM 2015 compliance.

Skills

Independent work skills

Client-facing skills

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or willingness to obtain it

Professional chartership with IOSH or related body (or working towards it)

Tools

ISO 45001 compliance

Job description

Job Description

Be the essence of collaboration.

Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where we have an impressive variety of projects ongoing. This means you can develop your career in areas that interest you. Everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed and are ready to support your development.

We value your personal priorities and offer flexible and remote working policies to support them. We also recognize your transferable skills and potential, and we are committed to investing 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 Cardiff or Swansea office but could also work from home or other offices in the Midlands and Southwest. Your weekly schedule may include client site visits, office work, or remote work, possibly requiring overnight stays.

We are looking for a collaborative and motivated CDM Consultant to deliver quality services for our clients. Under CDM 2015, our services focus on assisting designers with the Principal Designer role and helping clients comply with their duties. You may be a chartered civil engineer or construction professional looking to specialize in H&S, or a H&S specialist with construction industry experience.

Your responsibilities include:

• Advising on best practice CDM design risk management.
• Carrying out CDM design reviews and advising designers in line with legislation and best practices.
• Assisting clients in fulfilling their duties under CDM 2015.
• Providing health and safety expertise and consultancy services to clients.
• Delivering H&S and CDM training, maintaining knowledge of legislative and best practice updates.
• Having a background in construction and/or design.
• Experience in H&S training and familiarity with ISO 45001 and other management systems.

This role offers excellent prospects for career progression and requires excellent client-facing skills to provide first-class service.

Candidate requirements:

• Ability to work independently. Professional chartership with IOSH or related body (or working towards it). Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Construction industry experience and knowledge of construction design, building control, construction techniques, fire safety, temporary works, asbestos, demolition, scaffolding, working at height, and lifting.
• Experience in workplace audits and site inspections is desirable. Good communication skills and team contribution.
• Proactive attitude with willingness to seek guidance when needed. Minimum years of relevant experience.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to produce professional reports with good English and proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Driving license and willingness to travel across the UK.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

If you want to engineer a better future, AtkinsRéalis is the place for you. We offer diverse projects, career growth opportunities, comprehensive training, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and work on prominent projects like Sizewell C, London's Heathrow Airport, and Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. Gain international exposure and contribute to communities and sustainability goals, including a Net Zero Carbon future.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, which depends on obtaining the necessary level. The process involves UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or more. Please do not mention or include current or past security clearances in your application.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible working, and employee networks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee | Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we believe that diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives enrich our talent pool. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability.