Senior Project Manager

slihrms; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for its Rail Systems business across the UK. You will lead complex rail projects, overseeing design, build, testing and commissioning with strong HSQE governance and supplier collaboration.

The role requires robust leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive value through disciplined project controls, innovative collaboration and risk-aware decision making. Flexible UK-wide location and hybrid working options are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects through whole life cycle.
• Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, health and environment (HSQE).
• Experience with Design & Build, Testing and Commissioning works.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across the life cycle with UK and international teams.
• Deliver projects within scope, time, and budget while maintaining high HSQE standards.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain to meet milestones and value.
• Report progress clearly to stakeholders and clients with proactive risk management.
• Mentor and develop project teams to achieve SMART objectives.

Skills

HSQE leadership

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Risk management

Communication skills

Team management

Contracting knowledge

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The World's most Complex Projects across sectors are changing and we are evolving with it. At AtkinsRéalis we provide Design and Build and a complete set of project-based and tailored advisory services across the Transport Sector and other markets. We help and support the development of strategies and strengthen frameworks that effectively respond to market demands and bring ideas to life. Through innovative partnerships, we are shaping the future of transport. Our staff, forward thinking and commercially aware, understand the industry's challenges and are able to maximise client outcomes, opportunities for our own growth and the benefit to society.

Here at AtkinsRéalis we believe in the right person for the role, we work smart, are focused on the needs of our clients and are committed to keeping our promises. For each project we safely deliver leading-edge solutions, policy outcomes and effective and efficient services for best value. Our AtkinsRéalis Complex Project Business provides whole life cycle solutions in project management, project controls, quality and technical assurance and asset management, and delivers some of our largest projects. Project Delivery is integral to winning and delivering our portfolio of projects and this includes functional leadership and the application of the standards for how we govern our projects. With this in mind, we are looking to recruit Senior Project Managers for an opening we have in our Rail Systems business, in which include projects across the UK on Rail Systems led, multi-disciplinary rail bids & projects. The successful candidate will work within our key portfolios and programmes across the sector.

Your role

The role will include managing projects through the whole life cycle with our experienced teams (in the UK and abroad) within our Complex Projects Business, across AtkinsRéalis and our trusted supply chain partners.

The role is flexible on location with the UK and will include projects across the UK.

About you

Demonstrate strong commitment to HSQE and strong leadership in HSQE on own projects and technically qualified or demonstrate good technical background and experience.

Experience of managing implementation of systems and multi-disciplinary works including construction and entry into service, with experience of Design & Build and Testing and Commissioning works and demonstrate great ability to control these activities.

Experience of managing sub-contracts as a means of delivering key works. A track record of innovation, embracing new ways of working and use of digital tools.

Ability to ensure robust programmes are in place, provide evidence of ability to use programmes to report clearly to key stakeholders and delivery against milestones, and plan work with precision with a focus on 'right first time' delivery, optimal access strategy and avoiding rework by high quality of work.

Able to communicate clearly, form a high performing team and show examples of this, communicate effectively with key Stakeholders and give confidence to them, and demonstrate great client management skills by building great relationships with Clients to optimise outcomes for Clients and the business.

Be able to form trusted relationships, set SMART objectives and measure performance against these, and demonstrate good control of change management and understanding of risks and opportunities associated with change, understand project risks and how these are controlled and link risk to contingency.

Knowledge of different contracting types, especially target cost, with experience of resolving commercial disputes and leveraging contracts to grow opportunities.

Track record of delivering construction projects to budgets and looking at ways to improve financial performance of contracts.

Experience in Rail System delivery is preferred but not required.

Strong leadership and managerial qualities, with proven team management and communication skills, and ability to motivate, mentor and develop our people.

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.

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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 vario