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Shape the Future of Manufacturing with AtkinsRéalis.

At AtkinsRéalis, we’re not just a global consultancy with over 80 years of design and engineering excellence—we’re a team of innovators shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and expertise help deliver transformative projects across the UK and beyond.

We’re proud of our diverse portfolio, but what truly sets us apart is our people. Their creativity, technical brilliance, and inclusive mindset drive our success. When you join AtkinsRéalis, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—your voice will be heard, your contributions valued, and your growth supported.

Your Purpose:

Your Role is Designing the Future of Manufacturing. We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager with a passion for designing and delivering world-class manufacturing plant and facilities. In our Nuclear & Power Division, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects that support the UK’s energy transition and industrial innovation. From advanced manufacturing plants to cutting-edge production environments, your work will help shape the infrastructure that powers progress.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in project management of manufacturing plant and facilities from design through to procurement, installation and delivery, ideally within regulated or complex environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams and build trust with clients, partners and key stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to managing project performance, risk, and change, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality.
• Experienced in effective commercial management of D&B contracts and supply chain delivery.
• A collaborative mindset, eager to mentor others and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK and adapt to project needs.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.