NEC Engineering Construction Project Manager - Highways & Local Transport

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects valued between £5m - £20m. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and guide clients on project costs, risks, and issues. Experience in Highway and Local Transport projects, along with a relevant Project Management Qualification, is essential. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Structured training programs

Inclusive culture prioritizing diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in Highway and Local Transport infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of NEC suite of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery projects valued between £5m - £20m across whole lifecycle.
• Advise clients on project cost, programme, risks, and issues.
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Project cost management

Stakeholder management

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Performance improvement

Education

Project Management Qualification (APM, RICS or similar)

Job description

Join our P3M Complex Infrastructure team and progress your professional career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects and use your business acumen in an organisation that has multiplied revenues in only a few years. We have long term contracts across the infrastructure sector, with HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Combined Authorities nationwide, energy, defence, airports and utility companies amongst our clients. Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together. Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work. Work with us as a Project Manager and play a central role in making exciting and diverse projects a reality. You will oversee delivery projects valued between £5m - £20m across the whole lifecycle either as the NEC PM or as the Client PM. We promote an Opportunity for All policy where we encourage our people to work in any markets we are present in. Currently we are specifically interested in people who have experience in the delivery of Highway and Local Transport infrastructure. Our growth has been built on our excellent service and expertise of our people. Due to the significant growth and on-going success, we are looking for NEC3 and NEC4 accredited or experienced Project Managers to support the delivery of client's projects. We are a multi award winning business. So, you'll be part of a team where our standards are high, as are the rewards. You'll support that continuous improvement and benefit from the expertise that comes with a global Project and Programme Management consultancy. You'll be trusted to lead your team, knowing we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow. With us, you'll never have to stop developing. Our portfolio of structured training will help you expand your career in line with your aspirations. Your Purpose:

• Provide high-quality project and programme management standards across the whole project lifecycle.
• Advise clients on the project cost, programme, risks and issues.
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary professional teams.
• Lead communications and relationships with clients and their stakeholders.
• Produce monthly reports including project programmes, risk registers etc.
• Implement effective and efficient communication tools.
• Develop delivery plans for projects, involve others and ensure objectives are met.
• Challenge the status quo and perform to a high standard in changing environments.
• Constantly pursue performance improvement.
  Hold or be working towards a Project Management Qualification with APM, RICS or similar.
• Experience of Highway and Local Transport projects and/or programme management across the project lifecycle.
• Experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in the adoption and management of best practice Project Management techniques.
• Knowledge of pre and post contract Project Management responsibilities and able to deliver this service effectively to Clients. Significant experience and a working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts is required. NEC Accreditation is preferrable.
• The ability to manage a project throughout its lifecycle.
• Have strong stakeholder management skills and be comfortable working with multiple types of stakeholders with diverse range of personalities across our client base.
  Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
• Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects - from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.