Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks an experienced Project/Programme Manager to oversee multi-disciplinary teams and deliver complex infrastructure programmes. You will develop detailed plans, monitor progress, manage risks, and report to stakeholders across defence, rail, highways and other sectors.

The role emphasises governance, leadership, and delivering value in changing environments. The position supports flexible and remote working policies within a hybrid work model, and applicants with

Qualifications

• Hold or be working towards a recognised project management qualification (APM/RICS or similar).
• Experience applying industry-standard project management practices across lifecycles.
• Delivery experience in construction projects, including live operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality project and programme management standards across the full lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with timelines, budgets, resources and milestones.
• Advise clients on project cost, programme, risks and issues.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Governance

Risk management

Education

APM/RICS qualification

PM certification

Job description

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 Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise, and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise. When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about our work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer. Join our P3M Complex Infrastructure team and progress your professional career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects and use your business acumen in an organisation that has multiplied revenues in only a few years. We have long term contracts across the infrastructure sector, with HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Combined Authorities nationwide, energy, defence, airports and utility companies amongst our clients. Our growth has been built on our excellent service and expertise of our people. Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

Location: London and South East England

Your role

• Provide high-quality project and programme management standards across the whole project lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resources, and milestones.
• Advise clients on the project cost, programme, risks and issues.
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary professional teams on various sectors such as defence, aviation, water, highways and rail.
• Lead communications and relationships with clients and their stakeholders.
• Produce monthly reports including project programmes, risk registers etc.
• Implement effective and efficient communication tools.
• Develop delivery plans for projects, involve others and ensure objectives are met.
• Challenge the status quo and perform to a high standard in changing environments.
• Constantly pursue performance improvement.
• Mentor and provide feedback to junior colleagues.
• Conduct project reviews and implement corrective actions.

About you

• Hold or be working towards a Project Management Qualification with APM, RICS or similar.
• Experience in the adoption and management best practice Project Management techniques.
• Delivery experience in construction projects, especially in live operational environments.
• Knowledge of pre and post contract Project Management responsibilities and able to deliver this service effectively to Clients.
• The ability to manage a project throughout its lifecycle.
• Experience in regulated environments and internal and external governance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end 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 make reference to (in conversation) 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. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.

#LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #PPSProContr Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.