Strategic Project Manager for Complex Programs

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holidays

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Project Manager within the Project Delivery Practice to lead complex programmes across defence, infrastructure and energy sectors in the UK. You will drive delivery from initiation to completion, control scope, schedule, cost and risk, while building strong client relationships.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, apply robust governance, support professional development, and champion a safety-first culture in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction or a related discipline.
• Working towards or holding a recognised professional qualification such as APM PMQ, Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) or a relevant engineering chartership.
• Demonstrable experience leading projects or major work packages through the full project lifecycle with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of projects from initiation through to completion, managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality and stakeholder expectations.
• Build and lead high-performing project teams, creating an environment where people are motivated, supported and empowered to succeed.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and ensuring projects deliver real value.
• Apply effective governance and project controls, ensuring delivery aligns with business requirements, contractual obligations and industry best practice.
• Champion a positive safety culture, embedding health, safety, security and wellbeing considerations into every stage of project delivery.
• Proactively manage project risks, opportunities, dependencies and change, driving informed decision-making and successful outcomes.
• Manage commercial and procurement activities, including subcontractor engagement and performance where required.
• Monitor and report project performance against delivery, financial, quality and KPI measures, providing clear insight to clients and leadership teams.
• Support the development of others through mentoring, coaching and sharing best practice across the Practice, while demonstrating AtkinsRéalis values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Governance and controls

Risk management

Contract management

Education

Engineering degree

APM PMQ/ChPP qualification

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 knowledge

Governance tools (MS Project/Primavera)

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Project Manager within the Project Delivery Practice to lead complex programmes across defence, infrastructure and energy sectors in the UK. You will drive delivery from initiation to completion, control scope, schedule, cost and risk, while building strong client relationships.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, apply robust governance, support professional development, and champion a safety-first culture in a hybrid working environment.