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AtkinsRéalis

Principal Designer, CDM Consultant

AtkinsRéalis

. Deliver Principal Designer / CDM Services .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLeeds • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering Principal Designer and CDM services, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and Health & Safety legislation while effectively interfacing with clients and design teams. Possesses strong planning, organizational, and communication skills to support project delivery across various sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CDM 2015 ComplianceNEBOSH National/Construction CertificateHealth & Safety Legislation KnowledgeClient-Facing ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Principal Designer ServicesPre-Construction Information ProductionH&S File CreationContractor Documentation ReviewSite H&S InspectionsProblem ResolutionPlanning and OrganizingControl of Asbestos Regulations Knowledge
Soft Skills
Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationTeam-Working Skills
Tools & Technologies
MS 365WordExcelOutlook
Certifications & Qualifications
NEBOSH National/Construction CertificateMembership of APSMembership of IOSHMembership of CIOB
Industry Keywords
ConstructionHealth & SafetyRetailHousingCommercial PropertyManufacturingInfrastructurePublic SectorEducation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Deliver Principal Designer / CDM Services
  • Deliver additional associated Health & Safety Services where applicable
  • Perform CDM 2015 roles across technical and contractual aspects of professional practice
  • Provide Principal Designer / CDM Services on independent commissions and alongside wider project delivery services
  • Produce pre-construction information, H&S files and associated CDM documents
  • Ensure designer compliance
  • Review contractors’ documentation, including tenders and construction phase plans
  • Interface with clients and design teams on projects
  • Conduct site H&S inspections and audits
  • Advise clients on procurement options and consultant appointment issues
  • Support business development of the services within the region
  • Keep updated with current legal developments relating to construction and associated law
  • Cover sectors including retail, housing, commercial property, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and education

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Suitable and relevant experience, ideally from a design or construction background
  • Possess or be working toward a NEBOSH National / Construction Certificate
  • Member of APS, IOSH and/or CIOB, or working toward membership
  • Relevant design or construction-related qualification preferred but not essential
  • Good IT skills and working knowledge of MS 365: Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Knowledge and understanding of the component parts of CDM 2015 and other Health & Safety legislation
  • Working knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
  • H+S Training capability advantageous
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Client-facing skills and experience working with clients at a strategic/operational level
  • Strong planning and organising skills
  • Effective problem resolution skills
  • Team-working skills
  • Current driving licence
  • Willingness to support projects across several sectors, including some travelling and out-of-hours work
  • May require relevant security clearance
  • May require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salaries
  • Employee rewards
  • Tailored benefits supporting health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Hybrid working culture
  • Flexible holiday allowances
  • Family-friendly and inclusive employment policies
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Employee resource groups