Project Manager: Complex Infrastructure & Defence

slihrms

Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead complex projects within the PDP. You will guide multidisciplinary teams from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, cost and risk are managed to deliver real value for clients and communities.

You will operate across Defence, Nuclear, Water, Energy and Infrastructure sectors, applying governance, safety and commercial controls while mentoring others and advancing your professional accreditation.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction or a 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 with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholders.
  • Experience operating within engineering, infrastructure, defence, nuclear, transportation, energy or other technically complex environments.
  • Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, change control, commercial management and project controls.
  • Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and building trusted client, supplier and stakeholder relationships.
  • Knowledge of construction and engineering contracts, particularly NEC.

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 governance and project controls, ensuring delivery aligns with business requirements, contractual obligations and 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 development of others through mentoring and coaching across the Practice, upholding AtkinsRéalis values.

Skills

Stakeholder management
Leadership
Budget & scheduling
Risk management
Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead complex projects within the PDP. You will guide multidisciplinary teams from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, cost and risk are managed to deliver real value for clients and communities.

You will operate across Defence, Nuclear, Water, Energy and Infrastructure sectors, applying governance, safety and commercial controls while mentoring others and advancing your professional accreditation.

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