Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for training and professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a skilled Project Manager to effectively deliver project management services while working closely with clients. You will lead construction projects through their life cycle and establish collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a degree in a construction-related field and experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.

The role offers competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while supporting ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a construction related discipline.
• Experience of building positive Client relationships and business networks.
• Committed to ongoing personal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and execution of construction projects.
• Establish and build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Team leadership

Knowledge of UK building contracts

Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Education

Degree in a construction related discipline

Chartered membership or working towards

Job description

Overview

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Our Buildings and Places team delivers prestigious construction projects across the world. Join us to be part of a collaborative environment where talents are supported.

Your role

• Effective delivery of project management services in a client-facing role. Co-locating at a client office for a day or two a week is often required to develop relationships and deliver a high-quality service.
• Lead the management and execution of construction projects through the whole project life cycle, utilising best practice methodology.
• Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with AtkinsRéalis values.
• Act as Client interface in providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder and first point of contact.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of projects placed under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project accounts, governance, and resource requirements.
• Ensuring service delivery compliance with AtkinsRéalis policies, toolkits, and standards.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to team members.
• Work with colleagues to mentor, coordinate and support the development activities of junior team members.
• Supporting the development of new business opportunities in line with business strategy and looking for market opportunities for new or repeat business.
• Support the preparation of fee proposals and bid submissions.
• Support senior colleagues on large scale projects.

About You

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a construction related discipline with post graduate experience.
• A chartered member (or working towards) of a recognised professional institute (MRICS, CIOB, MAPM or equivalent).
• A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach able to work on your own initiative.
• Experience of building positive Client relationships and business networks.
• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology.
• Specific knowledge and experience of delivery projects for Local and Central Government is desirable, particularly in the education and residential sectors.
• Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
• Experience of administering standard UK building contracts (NEC, SBCC and JCT forms) and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry.
• Committed to ongoing personal development.
• A valid driving licence.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your career. Competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a range of benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We transform infrastructure and energy systems. With global consultants, engineers, designers, and project managers, we can change the world. We lead clients across markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.