Senior Project Manager - Built Environment & Client Lead

slihrms; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex building projects within a consultancy environment. You will own projects from inception to completion, manage client relationships, and steer multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to diverse sectors, and clear progression opportunities within a global engineering and advisory firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the built environment.
• Proven experience delivering property/building projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and delivery frameworks.
• Experience administering JCT (and/or NEC) contracts.
• Confident in a client-facing role, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing stakeholders.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of projects across the full lifecycle—from business case and procurement through to construction and handover.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for clients, building trusted, long-term relationships
• Managing programme, cost, risk, and change control processes, ensuring robust project governance
• Leading multidisciplinary teams, including consultants and contractors, to achieve high-quality outcomes
• Chairing project meetings, including risk workshops and governance forums
• Overseeing procurement strategies and administering contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC)
• Monitoring project performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving proactive solutions
• Supporting account management activities, including reporting, client updates, and pipeline development
• Contributing to business development-identifying opportunities for repeat work and promoting AtkinsRéalis' capabilities
• Supporting and mentoring Assistant Project Managers and junior team members

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Governance & risk

Contract administration

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Organised & proactive

Education

Professional qualification in RICS/APM/CIOB

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex building projects within a consultancy environment. You will own projects from inception to completion, manage client relationships, and steer multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to diverse sectors, and clear progression opportunities within a global engineering and advisory firm.