Senior Defence Infrastructure Programme Director

AtkinsRéalis; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Director to lead major defence projects across the UK and internationally, guiding safety, quality and timely delivery while strengthening client relationships at executive level.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, mentor high-performing teams, and influence strategic decisions, with a focus on growth and delivery excellence within a hybrid-working culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major, complex Defence projects at senior level.
• Strong Defence sector experience.
• Experience leading client relationships in regulated environments.
• Degree in engineering, construction or related field.
• Chartered status (APM, ICE, RICS or equivalent).
• Strong health, safety and environmental management understanding.
• Excellent communication skills for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major Defence projects across the lifecycle.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule and commercial success.
• Develop and maintain client relationships at executive level.
• Oversee cost, schedule, risk and reporting.
• Resolve complex commercial and delivery challenges.
• Lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Support bid leadership and business growth.

Skills

Defence sector experience

Project Director experience

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Health & safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered status (APM, ICE, RICS or equivalent)

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Director to lead major defence projects across the UK and internationally, guiding safety, quality and timely delivery while strengthening client relationships at executive level.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, mentor high-performing teams, and influence strategic decisions, with a focus on growth and delivery excellence within a hybrid-working culture.