Principal Designer & CDM Consultant – Lead & Impact

AtkinsRéalis Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Training & professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Designer / CDM Consultant to join our UK delivery teams in Leeds or Manchester. You will deliver CDM services across sectors including retail, housing, commercial property, and infrastructure, while also supporting broader health & safety services.

You will lead pre-construction information, H&S files and designer compliance, review contractor plans, and engage with clients to drive project success.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National/Construction Certificates (or working toward)
• Member of APS/IOSH/CIOB or working toward
• Design or construction related qualification preferred
• Strong IT skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• CDM 2015 and health & safety legislation knowledge
• Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 knowledge
• H+S training capability is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Deliver Principal Designer / CDM services across projects
• Produce pre-construction information and H&S files
• Ensure designer compliance on projects
• Review contractors' documentation and construction phase plans
• Interface with clients and design teams on a project basis
• Conduct site H&S inspections/audits
• Advise on procurement options and consultant appointment
• Pro‑active in regional business development
• Keep up-to-date with changes in construction law

Skills

NEBOSH Certificate

APS/IOSH/CIOB

CDM 2015 knowledge

MS 365

Asbestos Regulations 2012

H+S training

Education

Design or construction related qualification

Tools

MS 365

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Designer / CDM Consultant to join our UK delivery teams in Leeds or Manchester. You will deliver CDM services across sectors including retail, housing, commercial property, and infrastructure, while also supporting broader health & safety services.

You will lead pre-construction information, H&S files and designer compliance, review contractor plans, and engage with clients to drive project success.