Fire Safety Systems jobs in Winchester

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global design, engineering, and project management consultancy, delivering innovative solutions that help shape a more sustainable future. We are looking for a motivated Health & Safety in Design/CDM Consultant to join our collaborative team, supporting clients in meeting their CDM 2015 responsibilities and promoting best practice in health and safety across a diverse range of projects.

Based in our Southampton office, with flexible hybrid working options, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and designers to deliver high-quality CDM and Principal Designer services. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a construction professional or H&S specialist seeking to make a meaningful impact while developing their career within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Your role

• Act as a CDM/Health & Safety Consultant, supporting clients and project teams in complying with CDM 2015 regulations.

• Advise clients, designers, and project stakeholders on health and safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support and assist Principal Designers in fulfilling their duties under CDM regulations.

• Conduct CDM design risk reviews and provide recommendations to eliminate or reduce construction and operational risks.

• Review design documentation and ensure health and safety considerations are incorporated into project designs.

• Provide guidance on construction health and safety best practices, legislation, and industry standards.

• Assist clients in meeting their legal obligations under CDM 2015 and other relevant H&S legislation.

• Carry out health and safety audits, inspections, and site visits to assess compliance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Prepare high-quality technical reports, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.

• Deliver H&S'and CDM awareness training sessions to clients and internal teams.

• Support quality assurance processes and ensure consistent service delivery across projects.

• Monitor industry developments and legislative changes, incorporating best practices into project delivery.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist H&S'advice and support.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering a high standard of consultancy services.

• Travel to client sites and project locations as required across the region.

About you

• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.

• Experience in CDM consultancy, construction health & safety, or design risk management.

• Good understanding of construction design principles, construction methods, and site safety requirements.

• Ability to conduct design risk assessments, CDM reviews, audits, and inspections.

• Knowledge of construction hazards including temporary works, demolition, asbestos, scaffolding, working at height, lifting operations, and fire safety.

• Experience advising clients and project teams on H&S compliance and risk management.

• Professional membership/chartership with IOSH or equivalent professional body (or working towards).

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification preferred.

• Understanding of ISO 45001 and integrated management systems.

• Strong report writing, documentation, and analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.

• Strong client-facing consultancy and relationship management skills.

• Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard business software.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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