Strategic Defence Programme Director

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Training & professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks a Project Director in Defence Infrastructure to lead major, complex projects across the UK and internationally. You will drive safety, quality, schedule and commercial success while shaping growth and client relationships.

The role requires senior leadership, extensive defence delivery experience, chartered status, and strong stakeholder engagement in regulated environments. Hybrid work and career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major, complex engineering projects at Project Director level.
• Strong Defence sector experience.
• Extensive experience leading client relationships and stakeholders in safety-critical environments.
• Strong commercial awareness including budgeting, forecasting & contract administration.
• Demonstrated leadership building and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Degree in engineering, construction or related discipline.
• Chartered status (APM, ICE, RICS or equivalent).
• Strong health, safety and environmental management understanding.
• Excellent communication skills with senior-level influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major Defence projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and commercial success.
• Provide strategic governance as Project Director and deliver high-quality, on-time outcomes.
• Build and sustain trusted client relationships and influence executive decisions.
• Oversee cost, schedule, risk and reporting; resolve complex commercial and delivery challenges.
• Mentor inclusive teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Support bid leadership and development of future opportunities.

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks a Project Director in Defence Infrastructure to lead major, complex projects across the UK and internationally. You will drive safety, quality, schedule and commercial success while shaping growth and client relationships.

The role requires senior leadership, extensive defence delivery experience, chartered status, and strong stakeholder engagement in regulated environments. Hybrid work and career progression are offered.