Senior Rail Projects Manager - Hybrid, Complex Projects

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

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.