Project Delivery Manager: Complex Engineering (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Project Manager within PDP to lead the delivery of complex programmes across defence, infrastructure and energy sectors. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk and stakeholder expectations while building high-performing teams.

The role offers hybrid working, development opportunities and support towards professional qualifications, with mentoring and governance across projects to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction or related discipline.
• Working towards or holding APM PMQ, Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) or a relevant engineering chartership.
• Demonstrable experience leading projects or major work packages through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience operating within engineering, infrastructure, defence, nuclear, transportation, energy or other technically complex and regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, change control, commercial management and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of projects from initiation through to completion, managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality and stakeholder expectations.
• Build and lead high-performing project teams, creating an environment where people are motivated, supported and empowered to succeed.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and ensuring projects deliver real value.
• Apply effective governance and project controls, ensuring delivery aligns with business requirements, contractual obligations and industry best practice.
• Champion a positive safety culture, embedding health, safety, security and wellbeing considerations into every stage of project delivery.
• Proactively manage project risks, opportunities, dependencies and change, driving informed decision-making and successful outcomes.
• Manage commercial and procurement activities, including subcontractor engagement and performance where required.
• Monitor and report project performance against delivery, financial, quality and KPI measures, providing clear insight to clients and leadership teams.
• Support the development of others through mentoring, coaching and sharing best practice across the Practice, while demonstrating AtkinsRéalis values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project delivery

Communication

Education

Engineering/Project Management/Construction degree

APM PMQ/ChPP or equivalent

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Project Manager within PDP to lead the delivery of complex programmes across defence, infrastructure and energy sectors. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk and stakeholder expectations while building high-performing teams.

The role offers hybrid working, development opportunities and support towards professional qualifications, with mentoring and governance across projects to ensure safety and quality.