Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a motivated Project Manager to join the NS&NI practice, based in Manchester/Leeds. You will manage infrastructure projects from inception to completion, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and interfacing with clients across Defence, Water, Nuclear, and related sectors.

The role blends office-based leadership with time on client sites, demanding strong governance, risk management and budget control. Previous experience in a consultancy environment is valued.

Qualifications

• Extensive multi-disciplinary infrastructure project delivery experience.
• Experience leading projects from inception through to completion (RIBA Stages 0-7 or equivalent).
• Ability to manage budgets, programmes, risk and interfaces across large client teams.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to drive bid / work-winning conversations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team, mentor assistants, and ensure delivery to budget and programme.
• Establish governance and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Manage change control, procurement, and subcontractor processes.
• Maintain accurate reporting on progress, cost, risk and KPI targets for stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and secure outcomes.

Skills

Project management

BIM

NEC3/4 contracts

Team leadership

Client liaison

Education

PM/Engineering/Building Surveying background

Job description

• The AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for the delivery of infrastructure projects and combines the best in project management and design management to provide a full suite of services to clients in the public and private sectors
• The team is responsible for delivery of design services across our markets of Water Infrastructure, Defence Infrastructure, Nuclear, Aviation, Energy, Rail (stations), and Urban Developments
• We have an exciting vacancy within the Infrastructure PDP and are seeking an enthusiastic and confident Project Manager to join our North, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (NS&NI) practice, based in the Manchester / Leeds office
• This role offers an excellent opportunity for a talented individual who want to take the next step in their career and take responsibility for projects from inception through to completion
• You will be an established Project Manager within the infrastructure sector, this role offers the chance to develop your career and expand your experiences across a wide range of challenging and exciting projects across varied markets
• The position is likely to combine agile working from our NS&NI offices with time at client offices and sites
• Our need to recruit comes from the success of our division and our pipeline and expected growth within the Northern regions across a variety of sectors, predominantly in Defence, Water and Nuclear
• A role within the Infrastructure PDP offers the opportunity to work on the full suite of projects AtkinsRéalis delivers, be it refurbishment and new build projects, nuclear new build, defence, water, D&B projects and many more, which will enable you to demonstrate and progress your project management skills, knowledge and experience
• You are likely to have several years of multi-disciplinary infrastructure project delivery experience, ideally from within a consultancy environment
• Working with the support of the PDP team, you will be responsible for delivering schemes to budget and programme through RIBA Stages 0-7 (or the sector equivalent) and be the main point of contact with our clients on these projects
• This is a great opportunity for you to work and develop within an internationally renowned consultancy, working on a variety of projects where your talent and skills can be demonstrated
• You’ll be responsible for delivery of project management and contract administration through the project life cycle. Ensuring that there is a common understanding of requirements and scope, programme, costs, constraints, risk and interfaces across the team
• Leading the project team – building, motivating, maintaining, coaching, guiding, and developing the team. Communicating, liaising, and engaging with the client on a project‑by‑project basis
• Deliver governance arrangements for projects within corporate and business policies, directives, guidance, and procedures to ensure a robust outcome
• Ensure safety is prioritized throughout delivery. Manage the project within client and AtkinsRéalis agreed budgets. Management of Risk (and Opportunity) for the project from inception through to completion
• Administer and negotiate change control from inception through to completion
• Manage approved sub‑contractor procurement processes
• Clear and accurate monitoring and reporting of project performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets; both internally and externally
• Mentoring and developing of Assistant Project Managers and other team members, as required.Cognisant delivery of projects and tasks in accordance with the AtkinsRéalis Values, Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation

Ability to lead a delivery team in a positive and confident manner, demonstrating an appropriate level of knowledge, skills and attitudeTrusted by peers, seniors and clients, to work in the best interests of all parties, fostering a collaborative environmentUnderstanding of BIM.Demonstrates a proactive and flexible working attitude, is adaptable and responds positively to challenges. Current driving licenceExperience of working closely with multi-disciplinary design teams. Strong client facing and customer service skills, with the ability to understand clients’ requirementsAn aptitude towards work winning through strong service delivery and understanding of bid process and different pricing modelsExcellent interpersonal skillsUnderstands and has experience in deploying various forms of construction contract, in particular NEC3 or 4 and/or bespoke forms of contract. Experience of projects or assisting the management of projects from inception to completion (RIBA Stages 0 – 7 or equivalent)Ideally with a Project Management/Engineering/Building Surveying/Architectural background, with design management, project management and contract administration experience PMQ (or equivalent) recognized level of competence in Project Management – desirableDemonstrate a mindset for achieving the right outputs in a generally structured, but sometimes changeable project environmentSound business acumen and strong risk/commercial awareness to deliver profits