Project Manager (Transportation PDP Rail and Transit)

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Manager in Manchester to oversee railway infrastructure projects from start to finish. The role offers the opportunity to work in a diverse team while managing projects that uphold quality and budget standards.

Ideal candidates will have significant infrastructure delivery experience and a Project Management background. The position supports hybrid working and requires travel across the UK and Ireland.

Benefits include competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in infrastructure delivery within a consultancy or client environment.
• Experience in Heavy or Light Rail/Mass Transit sectors.
• Ability to work collaboratively to meet project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from feasibility to detailed design, ensuring timely delivery.
• Build and develop project teams.
• Act as main point of contact for clients.

Skills

Infrastructure delivery experience

Project/Engineering Management background

Leading multi-disciplinary design teams

Understanding of design delivery and assurance

Client engagement

Knowledge of NEC3 or 4 contracts

Project Management competence (MAPM, MICE)

Education

Professional membership in Project Management

Job description

Be trusted to make great things happen.

Overview

You might know AtkinsRéalis for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. When you join us, you'll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

AtkinsRéalis Transportation Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for the delivery of major transportation 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 Rail and Transit, Highways and Local Transport, and lean out into other sectors including Defence and Nuclear. We have a wide client base including HS2, National Highways, Network Rail, Irish Rail, Local Authorities, as well as several Principal Contractors.

There is an exciting opening within the PDP Rail and Transit team for a Project Manager to help deliver our growing portfolio of railway infrastructure projects. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of projects from start to finish and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

With a home office in Bristol, London, Cardiff or Swindon, this role requires flexibility to travel two to three days per week across the UK and Ireland.

Your role

• Project Delivery: Lead projects from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Team Leadership: Build, motivate, maintain, coach, guide, and develop teams.
• Planning & Coordination: Work with resource managers to plan ahead and ensure the right skills are available. Align teams on scope, timelines, costs, risks, and interfaces.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report project progress against key targets including programme, quality, financials, and KPIs.
• Governance and Commercial Management: Ensure compliance with company, client, and industry standards. Manage risks, opportunities, and contract changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Client Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities for future work.
• Win Work: Act as Bid Manager on selective pursuits, working with our Market teams to secure new projects.
• Team Development and Community Contribution: Share best practices, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the wider project management community.

Qualifications

• Several years of infrastructure delivery experience, gained within a consultancy environment or in applicable roles for client or contractor organisations.
• Project/Engineering Management background with experience of the Heavy Rail or Light Rail/Mass Transit sector, delivering work for clients such as Network Rail, HS2, Transport for London, Transport for Greater Manchester, and Principal Contractors.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary design teams (≥£1m design fees) either as part of design & build contracts or for design development commissions.
• Understanding of design delivery, assurance, and change control.
• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with clients and internal teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Understanding of various forms of contract, in particular NEC3 or 4 and/or bespoke forms, and experience of deploying them.
• Professional membership and recognised level of Project Management competence (e.g., MAPM, MICE, PMQ, or equivalent) – desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

Additional information

Security clearance: This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process will be carried out by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. Do not reference any current or previously held security clearance in conversations or in your application.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, with inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.