Highways Portfolio Manager & Senior Project Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UK seeks a dynamic Portfolio Manager to oversee highways schemes end‑to‑end, including line management of project managers. You will ensure delivery on time and to budget, and maintain DBFO contract compliance.

Responsibilities include allocating projects, maintaining master programmes, managing risks, chairing fortnightly reviews, and reporting performance to stakeholders. Travel to sites/offices and a valid driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivery of highways construction & maintenance operations or similar.
• PM qualification preferred (PRINCE2, APMP etc).
• Minimum HNC/HND in civil engineering or related field.
• Broad knowledge of design areas and environmental requirements.
• Experience coordinating interfaces with design teams and external resources.
• Knowledge of CDM and H&S legislation; CSCS card.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and budgetary control experience.
• Understanding of Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate as Portfolio Manager in their absence and oversee delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Portfolio Manager and stakeholders to align objectives and review performance.
• Maintain DBFO contract compliance and manage risks/issues with timely reporting.
• Identify, evaluate and mitigate project risks, dependencies and constraints.
• Oversee global/master programme maintenance and portfolio income/cost profiles.
• Assign projects to PMs based on knowledge, experience and workload.
• Chair fortnightly project reviews to ensure processes are current.

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the UK seeks a dynamic Portfolio Manager to oversee highways schemes end‑to‑end, including line management of project managers. You will ensure delivery on time and to budget, and maintain DBFO contract compliance.

Responsibilities include allocating projects, maintaining master programmes, managing risks, chairing fortnightly reviews, and reporting performance to stakeholders. Travel to sites/offices and a valid driving licence are required.