Lead Accessibility Consultant — Remote & Flexible

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holidays

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Accessibility Consultant to lead accessibility commissions and deliver inclusive design across major projects in the UK. The role emphasizes managing scope, schedule and budget while providing clear, practical accessibility guidance to clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to audits, appraisals and reviews, supporting business development and maintaining high technical standards.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in access and inclusive design consultancy (5+ years).
• Relevant degree or professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility legislation, standards and guidance.
• Experience undertaking audits, appraisals and reviews across built environments.
• Ability to interpret drawings and provide authoritative accessibility advice.
• Ability to lead projects independently within scope, programme and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead accessibility commissions, managing scope, programme and budget.
• Deliver accessibility audits, appraisals and inclusive design reviews across sectors.
• Provide authoritative technical advice and review drawings and plans.
• Build relationships with clients, design teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare methodologies, fee proposals and bid inputs.
• Support business development and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Accessibility design

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical advisory

Drawing interpretation

Bid inputs preparation

Education

Relevant built-environment degree

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Accessibility Consultant to lead accessibility commissions and deliver inclusive design across major projects in the UK. The role emphasizes managing scope, schedule and budget while providing clear, practical accessibility guidance to clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to audits, appraisals and reviews, supporting business development and maintaining high technical standards.