Hybrid Senior Infrastructure Project Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salaries

Training & development

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management firm in the UK. We seek a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects across defence, aviation, water, highways and rail, delivering high-quality programmes from planning to delivery.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, advise clients on cost and risk, mentor junior colleagues and drive performance in dynamic environments. The role supports hybrid working and a flexible approach to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects across infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and contract administration.
• Proven ability to lead complex programmes from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality project and programme management across the full lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive project plans: timelines, budgets, resources, milestones.
• Advise clients on cost, programme, risks and issues.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across defence, aviation, water, highways and rail.
• Lead communications with clients and stakeholders.
• Produce monthly reports including programmes and risk registers.
• Implement effective communication tools and delivery plans.
• Mentor junior colleagues and conduct project reviews.
• Drive performance improvement and respond to changing environments.
• Manage contracts and ensure objectives are met.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project & programme management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Education

APM/ RICS/ NEC qualifications

Chartered status / working towards chartership

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management firm in the UK. We seek a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects across defence, aviation, water, highways and rail, delivering high-quality programmes from planning to delivery.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, advise clients on cost and risk, mentor junior colleagues and drive performance in dynamic environments. The role supports hybrid working and a flexible approach to work-life balance.