Associate Director Project Management

AtkinsRéalis; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for training and development

Flexible holiday allowance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director in Edinburgh to lead innovative projects within the Project & Programme Management Team. You will oversee high-quality project delivery and manage client relationships across key sectors.

The ideal candidate holds a construction-related degree and professional membership, with extensive experience in project management and compliance with UK legislation. The role offers a hybrid working culture and competitive salary with personalized benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline.
• Professional membership of a recognised institution.
• Experience in delivering successful projects through recognised project management methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality projects and technical excellence.
• Act as primary client interface and key stakeholder.
• Drive execution of construction projects throughout the entire lifecycle.

Skills

Client relationship building

Project management methodology

Leadership

Technical project management knowledge

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Professional membership (MRICS, MAPM or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑leading design, engineering, and project management organization that connects people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. In Edinburgh, we are seeking a high‑calibre Associate Director for our Project & Programme Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high‑quality projects and technical excellence for clients across our key market sectors.
• Act as the primary client interface, demonstrating service delivery and acting as a key stakeholder and account lead.
• Drive the management and execution of construction projects through the whole life cycle, utilising best practice methodology.
• Ensure commercial success of projects, managing accounts, governance, and resource requirements.
• Implement service delivery compliance with AtkinsRéalis policies, toolkits, and standards.
• Provide line management, guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to team members.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Collaborate with regional and UK sector and account leads to develop new business opportunities.
• Prepare fee proposals and bid submissions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of legal and technical matters relevant to the work in the UK and Northern Ireland.
• Apply fundamentals of quality assurance and environmental management in compliance with organisational policies.
• Promote a safe working environment and monitor interactions in accordance with company values.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a construction‑related discipline.
• Professional membership of a recognised institution (MRICS, MAPM or equivalent).
• Experience in building positive client relationships and business networks.
• Effective leadership of project management services in a client‑facing role.
• Experience delivering successful projects through recognised project management methodology.
• Familiarity with standard UK building contracts (NEC, SBCC and JCT) and procurement routes.
• Sound technical project management knowledge and contractual review capability.
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry.
• Committed to ongoing personal development and a valid UK driving licence.

Rewards & benefits

• Competitive salary and employee rewards.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowance.
• Health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits tailored to individual needs.

Additional information

• Security clearance: this role may require security clearance; offers of employment will be contingent on obtaining the relevant level.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, offering family‑friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups.
• As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
• 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.