Senior Project Manager

slihrms; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects across the region. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, oversee cost, programme, risks and deliverables, and maintain strong client relationships to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role requires proven PM experience across the construction lifecycle, plus NEC contract knowledge and relevant qualifications. A hybrid working setup and continued professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated to deliver market leading project and programme management services.
• Experienced in effectively managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledgeable in best practice Project & Programme Management techniques.
• Full construction project life-cycle knowledge and experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and time/priority management skills.
• Highly capable in stakeholder management.
• In-depth contract administration knowledge, NEC suite.
• Hold appropriate PM qualifications with APM, RICS or NEC; chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality project and programme management across the project lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with timelines, budgets and milestones.
• Advise clients on project cost, programme, risks and issues.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across defence, aviation, water, highways and rail.
• Lead client communications and stakeholder relationships.
• Produce monthly reports including programmes and risk registers.
• Implement effective communication tools and delivery plans.
• Mentor juniors and conduct project reviews with corrective actions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

APM/RICS/NEC qualification

Chartered status / working towards

Job description

Job Description

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 Complex Projects 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.

We have long term and growing contracts across the infrastructure sector, with HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Combined Authorities nationwide, along with key energy, defence, aviation and utility companies amongst our clients. Our continuous growth is built on our excellent service and expertise of our people.

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal role. Bring your collaborative, motivated, detail-oriented approach to our wide variety of complex projects across the region. Your technical competence, lateral thinking, first-class communication skills, and robust commercial awareness will be crucial in delivering better for our clients and communities, and will enable you to thrive in our vibrant, supportive team.

AtkinsRéalis is renowned for the expertise, experience and excellence of its people - we place great emphasis on succession planning and training.

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 and value each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.

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

Highly motivated to deliver market leading project and programme management services for our clients, and support colleagues to achieve the same.

Experienced in effectively managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Knowledgeable, passionate and experienced in the use of best practice Project & Programme Management techniques.

Full construction project life-cycle knowledge and experience.

Strong leadership, communication and time / priority management skills.

Highly capable in stakeholder management.

A proven problem solver and positive working relationship builder.

In-depth contract administration knowledge and experience, namely the NEC suite of contracts.

Hold appropriate Project Management Qualifications with the APM, RICS, NEC or similar.

Chartered, or working towards chartership with the APM, RICS or similar.

Experience in regulated environments preferable.

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.

Rewards and benefits - Careers at AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

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 Kingdo