Principal Designer/Health & Safety Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Principal Designer/Health & Safety Consultant. The role involves providing health and safety services, conducting audits, and producing necessary documentation. Ideal candidates will possess or be working toward a NEBOSH National Certificate. The company values flexibility and offers competitive benefits for employees.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Extensive training

Support for professional memberships

Qualifications

• Possession or working toward a NEBOSH certification.
• Good knowledge of CDM 2015 and health & safety issues.
• Knowledge of Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Responsibilities

• Providing Health & Safety Services on various projects.
• Producing pre-construction documents.
• Conducting site H&S inspections/audits.

Skills

Good IT skills, including MS Office

Strong communication skills

Client-facing skills

Planning and organizing skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Possession or working toward a NEBOSH National/Construction Certificate

Membership of APS, IOSH, or CIOB

Relevant design or construction qualification

Job description

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Principal Designer/Health & Safety Consultant, Leeds

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise, and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about our work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.

AtkinsRéalis are a global Project and Programme Consultancy delivering constructive expertise on some of the most exciting and high-profile construction projects. Our continuing success in securing consultancy work means we are expanding our team. We are seeking to recruit a Health and Safety Consultant to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work for a dynamic and sociable company and make an impact. We will support your career development in business, technical, or professional areas.

AtkinsRéalis is renowned for its people's expertise, experience, and excellence - we emphasize succession planning and training.

Your Purpose:

• Providing Health & Safety Services on both independent commissions and to support our wider project delivery services.
• Producing pre-construction information, files, and other CDM documents.
• Ensuring Designer compliance.
• Reviewing contractors’ documentation.
• Interfacing with clients and design teams on projects.
• Conducting site H&S inspections/audits.
• Advising clients on procurement options and consultant appointments.
• Proactively developing the business within the region.
• Staying updated with legal developments in construction law.

What you can bring:

• Possession or working toward a NEBOSH National / Construction Certificate.
• Membership of APS, IOSH, and/or CIOB or working toward it.
• A relevant design or construction qualification (preferred but not essential).
• Good IT skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and other health & safety issues.
• Knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
• H+S Training capability (an advantage).
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Client-facing skills and experience managing relationships.
• Planning and organizing skills to prioritize workload and manage change.
• Problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented approach.
• Teamwork skills to collaborate effectively.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our team to work on exciting construction projects like Sizewell C, London's Heathrow Airport, and Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. Gain exposure to international expertise and innovation, and contribute to a Net Zero Carbon future and city regeneration across the UK.

We are committed to developing our people through extensive training and supporting professional memberships.

Meeting your needs:

We offer a flexible 'Total Reward' package tailored to your lifestyle and needs. If you have a disability, inform us before your interview so we can discuss adjustments.

Our new name, AtkinsRéalis, reflects our evolving identity. You can still access benefits via the provided links.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, dependent on UKSV vetting. Candidates must have resided in the UK for at least 5 years. Please do not mention security clearance in your application.

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible working, and employee networks. We value applications from all backgrounds.

Equality, diversity & inclusion in the UK & Europe (atkinsrealis.com)

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular