Hybrid Project Lead - Complex Infrastructure & Defence

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and professional development

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited's Project Delivery Practice seeks a Project Manager to lead delivery across major UK programmes. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk and stakeholders, building high-performing teams and ensuring value to clients across Defence, Nuclear, Transport and Infrastructure sectors.

We offer a collaborative, supportive environment with structured development, mentoring and accreditation support, plus hybrid working and flexible holidays to balance work and life.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction or related discipline.
• Working towards or holding professional qualification such as APM PMQ, Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) or relevant engineering chartership.
• Experience leading projects through full lifecycle with scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and stakeholder management.
• Experience in engineering, infrastructure, defence, nuclear, transportation, energy or other technically complex and regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, change control, commercial management and project controls.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and building trusted client/supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Proactive and adaptable with mentoring/coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of projects from initiation through to completion.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality and stakeholder expectations.
• Build and lead high-performing project teams and foster a supportive environment.
• Develop strong client relationships and act as trusted partner.
• Apply governance and controls to ensure delivery aligns with requirements.
• Champion safety, quality and wellbeing in project delivery.
• Support development of colleagues through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Project management qualification (APM PMQ / ChPP)

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited's Project Delivery Practice seeks a Project Manager to lead delivery across major UK programmes. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk and stakeholders, building high-performing teams and ensuring value to clients across Defence, Nuclear, Transport and Infrastructure sectors.

We offer a collaborative, supportive environment with structured development, mentoring and accreditation support, plus hybrid working and flexible holidays to balance work and life.