Management Consultant

SNC-Lavalin; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cheltenham is looking for an experienced Management Consultant to drive transformative change initiatives. The role includes client engagement, project delivery, and data analysis to provide actionable recommendations. Ideal candidates should possess relevant experience, exceptional communication skills, and a degree or equivalent qualification. Enjoy a flexible working culture with competitive salaries and various benefits. Join a diverse team committed to creating a positive impact in various sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within a management consultancy or similar environment.
• Understanding of transformative project delivery.
• Strong emotional intelligence and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Drive change initiatives and communicate effectively.
• Provide consultancy that delivers strategic change.
• Deliver client-facing responsibilities from day one.
• Gather and analyze data for decision-making.

Skills

Change management principles

Business case development

Operating model design

Transformative change delivery

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description Overview

Shaping a smarter, more agile world.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head‑on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions. We’re passionate about what we do, and it’s all thanks to our incredible team. That’s why we’ll work with you through our flexible working policies to create a work‑life balance that truly fits your needs. Embark on a rewarding journey as an experienced Management Consultant, shaping the future of transformative change at AtkinsRéalis.

Join us within our Transformation, Delivery and Consulting practice where we work with our clients to solve some of the most complex challenges facing organisations today. You will be supporting real clients facing real challenges and provide strategic thinking and innovative solutions from concept through to delivery. Our clients include central government, defence, aviation, energy and infrastructure. Our team come from diverse backgrounds that cover the spectrum of capabilities giving them an innovative and creative approach that is key to its success. AtkinsRéalis isn’t like other management consultancies. Because of our wider, real‑world expertise across the globe, delivering transformative projects and making strategy happen across public and private sectors, we know how to implement change in practice, not just on paper.

Your Role

Change and Stakeholder Engagement

You will drive transformative change initiatives with confidence and clarity, leveraging outstanding communication and interpersonal strengths. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify requirements and gauge organisational readiness. Inspire progress by leading dynamic workshops and impactful training sessions. Demonstrate expertise in stakeholder analysis, engagement, and communication strategies, crafting tailored change management strategies and approaches that foster collaboration and turn change resistance into commitment.

Client Engagement & Advisory

You will work with clients to deliver consultancy that sets and realises strategies for change, against their most complex problem sets. Understand their needs and challenges, provide actionable recommendations and cultivate relationships and influence key stakeholders.

Project Delivery

You will be given significant responsibility for client‑facing work from day one. All our consultants have regular interactions with clients, lead work‑streams or projects, and support senior colleagues in delivering specific project outputs.

Analysis & Insights

You will leverage adept reasoning skills to inform decision‑making. Gather and analyse data to identify trends and opportunities and develop reports and presentations for clients that inform decision‑making.

Improvements

You will deliver solutions to improve efficiency, quality and customer experience, by optimising clients' resources, processes and assets. Support clients and teams with change management initiatives.

About you

• Relevant experience within a management consultancy or comparable environments such as professional services or government involving delivery of transformative projects or advisory work.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Having or willing to work towards the MCA’s Management Consultant Chartership (ChMC).
• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrable experience in one or more of the following:
  • Change management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Business cases using Green Book principles and the five‑case model.
  • Operating model design and implementation.
  • Delivery of transformative change projects.
  • Developing and communicating solutions to complex strategic problems.

• A passion for developing technically, professionally and behaviourally. A collaborative team‑player who delivers great results and operates to high behavioural standards and business ethics.
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to flex your style to suit different stakeholders and is confident and self‑assured in putting forward your views and able to hold your own with senior stakeholders.
• An ability to deal with competing tasks and operate successfully even when under pressure.
• The ability to flourish in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, showcasing innovation, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Adaptable to work across a range of diverse markets and client environments, with the ability to be UK mobile, including travel to and work from AtkinsRéalis offices and client sites to build strong, lasting relationships.

Reward & 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.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.