Job Description

Overview

The CDM Assurance Advisor provides specialist advice and assurance to support the safe, compliant and effective delivery of construction, EPC, Design & Build and Principal Contractor projects across Complex Projects.

Working alongside project, sector and client teams, the role supports bids, mobilisation and project delivery by helping teams manage design risk, comply with CDM requirements and implement effective construction assurance arrangements.

The role contributes to the development of standards, guidance and assurance processes which strengthen Complex Projects' capability to deliver construction-integrated projects and support growth into EPC and Principal Contractor delivery models.

Where applicable, the role also provides advice on Building Regulations and Building Safety requirements and helps teams understand relevant compliance obligations.

Your role

CDM & design risk management

• Provide advice and support on CDM Regulations 2015.
• Support project teams in discharging CDM duty-holder responsibilities.
• Facilitate and support design risk review workshops.
• Review design risk registers and risk management arrangements.
• Support the development and review of Pre-Construction Information.
• Promote the elimination and reduction of risk through design.

Project assurance

• Undertake CDM and construction assurance reviews.
• Support project mobilisation and readiness reviews.
• Verify implementation of agreed CDM processes and controls.
• Identify and escalate significant design and construction risks.
• Support assurance reporting and performance monitoring.

Bid mobilisation & support

• Support bid teams with CDM and construction assurance input.
• Contribute to project delivery strategies and mobilisation plans.
• Assist with reviews of construction and delivery risk.
• Support project teams in understanding client and regulatory requirements.

Building compliance support

• Provide support in relation to Building Regulations requirements where applicable.
• Assist teams in understanding Building Safety Act obligations.
• Support the implementation of appropriate compliance arrangements.
• Coordinate with specialist Building Regulations experts where required.

Standards & continuous improvement

• Support the development of CDM guidance, standards and templates.
• Promote industry best practice and lessons learned.
• Support incident investigations and assurance reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Complex Projects.

Capability development

• Deliver CDM awareness sessions to project teams.
• Support coaching and mentoring activities.
• Promote good practice in design risk management.
• Support the development of construction assurance capability across Complex Projects.

About you

Essential

• Practical experience applying CDM Regulations 2015.
• Experience supporting Principal Designer duties.
• Understanding of design risk management processes.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, aviation, defence, rail, water or energy projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to influence project teams and promote good practice.

Desirable

• Experience working on Design & Build or EPC projects.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and Building Safety legislation.
• Experience participating in assurance or audit activities.
• APS membership or equivalent.
• Experience within regulated or high-hazard industries.

Essential qualifications

Relevant degree, diploma or equivalent professional qualification and Membership of a relevant institution such as:

• APS.
• IOSH.
• ICE.
• CIOB.

Desirable qualifications

• APS Principal Designer accreditation.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status.

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.

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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.

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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.

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.