NEC Project Managers All Levels

SNC-Lavalin; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking Project Managers in Manchester to join their Complex Projects team. You will manage diverse projects, ensuring high-quality standards and stakeholder relationships. The role emphasizes team collaboration and offers flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates have a track record in project management, ideally with NEC contract experience. Competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development are part of the package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold or work towards relevant chartership.
• Experience in adopting best practice Project Management techniques.
• Significant experience with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project lifecycle and ensure high-quality standards.
• Produce monthly reports and manage project costs.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and advise clients.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team Leadership

Technical Competence

Education

Chartership with APM, RICS or similar

Tools

NEC suite of contracts

Job description

Job Description Overview

Become a vital member of our Complex Projects team in the Northwest region based in Manchester. Proudly taking on some of the UK’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 recognising 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.

We are looking for Project Managers at all levels, as we are growing our presence across most sectors but, particularly in the rail markets in the region and following a significant win we are looking for exceptional talent with experience in this sector.

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.

Your role

• Provide high‑quality project and programme management standards across the whole project lifecycle.
• Advise clients on the project cost, programme, risks, and issues.
• Manage multi‑disciplinary professional teams.
• Lead communications and relationships with clients and their stakeholders.
• Produce monthly reports including project schedules, 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.

About you

• Hold or be working towards Chartership with APM, RICS or similar.
• Desirable National Highways experience.
• Experience in the adoption and management 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 also preferrable.
• The ability to manage a project throughout its lifecycle.

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.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. 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.

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