NEC Project Manager - Complex Infrastructure - Highways

AtkinsRéalis; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in London seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee diverse and complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong NEC contract knowledge and excellent stakeholder management skills. The role offers a collaborative culture with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements, contributing to high-impact projects across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• NEC Accredited or experienced Project Manager preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills required.
• Experience with engineering and construction infrastructure projects necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality project and programme management standards across the project lifecycle.
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary professional teams.
• Produce monthly reports including project programmes and risk registers.

Skills

NEC Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Engineering Knowledge

Team Leadership

Education

Project Management Qualification with APM, RICS or similar

Job description

Overview

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. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in the region. Bring your collaborative, motivated, detail-oriented approach to our wide variety of complex projects across the region. Your technical competence, lateral thinking, first-class communication skills, and robust commercial awareness will be crucial in delivering better for our clients and communities, and will enable you to thrive in our vibrant, supportive team. 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 National Highways and Combined Authorities nationwide. 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. Work with us as a Project Manager and play a central role in making exciting and diverse projects a reality. Valued up to £30m+, your projects will range across the complex infrastructure sectors. 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:

Responsibilities

• 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 engineering and construction infrastructure highways 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 New Engineering Contract (NEC) suite of contracts is required, either as the named Project Manager or deputy on an NEC contract.
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation and working knowledge to Specialist or Practitioner level under the NEC Competency Framework is preferred.
• 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.

Qualifications

• NEC Accredited or experienced Project Manager preferred; working knowledge to Specialist or Practitioner level under the NEC Competency Framework is a plus.
• Project Management Qualification with APM, RICS or similar (hold or working towards).
• Experience of engineering and construction infrastructure highways projects and/or programme management across the project lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work with diverse client bases.

Benefits and Additional Information

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.