Associate Director

AtkinsRéalis Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Edinburgh seeks an Associate Director to join its Project & Programme Management Team. You will lead a high-calibre group, deliver projects with technical excellence, and build strong client relationships across Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The role requires proven leadership of complex projects, familiarity with NEC/JCT contracts, and a commitment to continuous improvement, risk management, and business development in line with our strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a construction related discipline and professional membership.
• Proven leadership of project management services in client-facing roles.
• Experience building client relationships and business networks.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering projects via recognised methodologies.
• Strong technical project management knowledge and procurement advisory ability.
• Familiarity with UK building contracts (NEC, SBCC, JCT) and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, complex projects from inception to completion with limited senior support.
• Act as lead client interface, delivering service excellence and managing accounts.
• Develop and drive new business opportunities in line with strategy.
• Lead fee proposals and bid submissions to support growth.
• Mentor junior team members and coordinate development activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Multi-disciplinary teams

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

MRICS

MAPM

Bachelor's degree in construction

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

SBCC contracts

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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 Buildings and Places 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 are 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 is looking to recruit a high calibre Associate Director for its Project & Programme Management Team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will join a highly successful and established team of project and programme management practitioners based across Scotland.

You will play a lead role within the team, working collaboratively with your colleagues to deliver high quality projects and technical excellence for clients across our key market sectors.

You will demonstrate a proven track record in leading and delivering effective and efficient project management services to clients, ideally within Scotland and Northern Ireland. You will show a commitment to continuous improvement through learning and development and develop new business opportunities as you broaden your experience and deepen your client understanding. You will be eager to contribute, working collaboratively with our sector and service leadership whilst also able to own and drive initiatives that develop our business and achieve our strategic objectives.

Your role

• A highly motivated and collaborative Project Management Practitioner experienced in delivering best practice Project Management methodology on larger and more complex projects.
• Recent Client facing Project Management consultancy experience within the Development, Commercial Property or Public sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to proactively lead multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Recent experience acting in an NEC Project Manager role essential.
• The ability to articulate construction industry knowledge and technical excellence to Clients and colleagues.
• A keen desire to proactively lead and develop Client relationships and accounts.

About You

• Lead the management and execution of construction projects through the whole project life cycle, utilising best practice methodology.
• Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with AtkinsRéalis values.
• Act as lead Client interface in providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder, account lead and first point of contact.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of projects placed under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project accounts, governance, and resource requirements.
• Ensuring service delivery compliance with AtkinsRéalis policies, toolkits, and standards.
• Line management responsibility within the team managing workload whilst providing guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to your reports.
• Act as a mentor and coordinate and support the development activities of junior team members.
• Work with regional and UK sector and account leads to drive the development of new business opportunities in line with business strategy whilst optimising market opportunities for new or repeat business.
• Lead the preparation of fee proposals and bid submissions.
• Lead large scale, complex projects from inception to completion with minimal support from senior colleagues.
• Have an up-to-date and developing knowledge of legal and technical matters relevant to the work you do, and the law of the region or country in which you practise.
• Applying the fundamentals of quality assurance and environmental management in compliance with the organisation's Policies.
• Developing your understanding of the organisation's Policy and arrangements for managing your own personal safety while at work.
• Consciously monitoring how you interact with others, in accordance with the organisation's values.

Requirements

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a construction related discipline.
• A professional member of a recognised professional institution (MRICS, MAPM or equivalent).
• A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach able to work on your own initiative.
• Effective leadership of project management services in a Client facing role.
• Experience of building positive Client relationships and business networks.
• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology.
• Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
• Experience of administering standard UK building contracts (NEC, SBCC and JCT forms) and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes.
• Effective review of contracts documents including familiarity with contractual obligations, breaches, and remedies.
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry.
• Committed to ongoing personal development.
• A valid UK driving licence.

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.

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