Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Senior Project Manager where you will lead impactful rail infrastructure projects. In this role, you will leverage your stakeholder management skills while collaborating with diverse teams across the UK to shape the future of transport. You'll be responsible for budget management and ensuring project excellence in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Diversity and inclusion support networks

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in implementing built solutions.
• Experience managing budgets for multi-million GBP projects.
• NEC4 contract experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant multi-disciplinary rail projects within the Rail Systems Business.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while motivating teams.
• Oversee project lifecycle from inception to completion.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Change Management

Leadership Skills

Job description

Job Description

Shape a faster, smarter, safer future.

We are known for our diverse projects and our collaborative environment where everyone's voice is valued. We offer flexible and remote working policies to support work-life balance.

AtkinsRéalis is shaping the future of transport by developing strategies and frameworks that respond to market demands. Our Rail Systems Business provides comprehensive solutions from scheme development to asset management, handling some of our largest projects.

We are recruiting Senior Project Managers to work on multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure projects and bids within our expanding Rail Systems Business. These roles involve managing significant projects and working within key portfolios, including major transportation sector initiatives.

Your purpose:

• Client relationship and stakeholder management skills, with clear communication abilities.
• Commercial acumen, especially in leveraging opportunities.
• Experience in change management; NEC4 contract experience is a plus.
• Budget responsibility for multi-disciplinary projects, ideally multi-million GBP.
• Proven leadership in implementing built solutions.

What you can bring:

• Opportunity to manage the entire project lifecycle with experienced UK and international teams and trusted supply chain partners.
• Leadership skills to motivate, mentor, and develop teams, ensuring project management excellence.
• Roles based in York, Derby, Birmingham, and the East and South of England, involving site work and collaboration with clients.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are reinventing transport for a sustainable future, combining traditional engineering with innovative technologies. Join us to work on impactful projects that benefit governments and communities while improving environmental performance.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on successful vetting by UKSV, which may involve proof of residence over the past five years. Discussions about clearance will occur during the interview process.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work arrangements, and support networks. We value applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

We believe that diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives enrich our organization and contribute to world-class talent.