Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Royal Tunbridge Wells seeks a Senior Project Manager to manage multidisciplinary projects. You'll build client relationships, oversee project delivery, and ensure high standards of safety and cost control. Ideal candidates have extensive industry experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in construction management. This role offers a collaborative environment with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Support for professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing construction projects.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience in project financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and manage consultant teams.
• Build client relationships and provide technical guidance.
• Manage project objectives and deliver consistent reports.

Skills

Construction qualification or extensive industry experience

Chartered member of a professional body (RICS, APM, CIOB)

Experience overseeing project teams

Client-facing experience

JCT and/or NEC contract administration experience

Knowledgeable in health, safety, and environmental standards

Strong relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Program and scheduling software

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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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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 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 are 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.

As a Project Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring strong customer relationships, high safety standards, cost control, risk management, and timely updates. Lead high-performing teams to deliver exceptional results.

The Role:

Our high-performing Project Management Team is looking for a Senior Project Manager to support our growth in London and the Southeast. At AtkinsRéalis, Project Managers transform potential into reality, managing the entire project lifecycle from bid to delivery. This is a great opportunity for a confident individual with excellent communication skills, the ability to build lasting client relationships, and a passion for teamwork. Join us to help our clients achieve controlled change, enrich lives, and transform businesses.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project delivery with senior colleague support, managing consultant teams and monitoring progress through all RIBA stages.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing guidance and technical advice.
• Prepare fee proposals and bid submissions, overseeing project financials.
• Define and manage client project objectives, delivering consistent project management reports.
• Manage client relationships and service delivery, ensuring resource management and wellbeing of internal project teams.
• Stay updated on legal and technical project matters, applying quality assurance and environmental management principles.
• Promote AtkinsRéalis services and benefits to clients, assisting in developing new business and generating repeat business.
• Lead project governance and fee management activities, continuously pursuing performance improvements.

Requirements:

• Construction qualification or extensive industry experience.
• Chartered member of a professional body (RICS, APM, CIOB).
• Experience overseeing project teams and delivering building projects from start to finish.
• Client-facing experience with knowledge of public and private sector clients.
• JCT and/or NEC contract administration experience.
• Experience managing and mentoring team members, proficient in program and scheduling software.
• Knowledgeable in health, safety, and environmental standards with strong relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting colleagues through chartership.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Corporate Social Responsibility | AtkinsRéalis Careers (atkinsrealis.com)

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

New name, new era. We areAtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

Additional Information:

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Equality, diversity & inclusion in the UK & Europe (atkinsrealis.com)

#LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #PPSProContr

Worker Type

Employee

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 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 are 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.

As a Project Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring strong customer relationships, high safety standards, cost control, risk management, and timely updates. Lead high-performing teams to deliver exceptional results.

The Role:

Our high-performing Project Management Team is looking for a Senior Project Manager to support our growth in London and the Southeast. At AtkinsRéalis, Project Managers transform potential into reality, managing the entire project lifecycle from bid to delivery. This is a great opportunity for a confident individual with excellent communication skills, the ability to build lasting client relationships, and a passion for teamwork. Join us to help our clients achieve controlled change, enrich lives, and transform businesses.

Responsibilities:

Lead project delivery with senior colleague support, managing consultant teams and monitoring progress through all RIBA stages.

Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing guidance and technical advice.

Prepare fee proposals and bid submissions, overseeing project financials.

Define and manage client project objectives, delivering consistent project management reports.

Manage client relationships and service delivery, ensuring resource management and wellbeing of internal project teams.

Stay updated on legal and technical project matters, applying quality assurance and environmental management principles.

Promote AtkinsRéalis services and benefits to clients, assisting in developing new business and generating repeat business.

Lead project governance and fee management activities, continuously pursuing performance improvements.

Requirements:

Essential:

Construction qualification or extensive industry experience.

Chartered member of a professional body (RICS, APM, CIOB).

Experience overseeing project teams and delivering building projects from start to finish.

Client-facing experience with knowledge of public and private sector clients.

JCT and/or NEC contract administration experience.

Experience managing and mentoring team members, proficient in program and scheduling software.

Knowledgeable in health, safety, and environmental standards with strong relationship-building skills.

Desirable:

Experience supporting colleagues through chartership.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Corporate Social Responsibility | AtkinsRéalis Careers (atkinsrealis.com)

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Careers at AtkinsRéalis (atkinsrealis.com)

Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

New name, new era. We areAtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

YourReward at AtkinsRéalis (atkinsrealis.com)

Additional Information:

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Equality, diversity & inclusion in the UK & Europe (atkinsrealis.com)

#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.