Overview
The AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for the delivery of infrastructure projects and combines the best in project management and design management to provide a full suite of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The team is responsible for delivery of design services across our markets of Water Infrastructure, Defence Infrastructure, Nuclear, Aviation, Energy, Rail (stations) and Urban Developments. We have an exciting vacancy and are seeking an enthusiastic and confident Project Manager to join our North, Scotland and Northern Ireland (NS&NI) practice, based in the Manchester/Leeds office.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of project management and contract administration through the project life cycle, ensuring a common understanding of requirements, scope, programme, costs, constraints, risk and interfaces across the team.
- Leading the project team – building, motivating, maintaining, coaching, guiding and developing the team; communicating, liaising and engaging with the client on a project‑by‑project basis.
- Delivering governance arrangements for projects within corporate and business policies, directives, guidance and procedures to ensure a robust outcome.
- Ensuring safety is prioritised throughout delivery, managing the project within agreed budgets and delivering on risk and opportunity from inception to completion.
- Administering and negotiating change control from inception through to completion.
- Managing approved sub‑contractor procurement processes.
- Providing clear and accurate monitoring and reporting of project performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets, both internally and externally.
- Mentoring and developing Assistant Project Managers and other team members as required, while ensuring delivery of projects and tasks in accordance with AtkinsRéalis Values (Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation).
About You
- Ideally with a Project Management/Engineering/Building Surveying/Architectural background, with experience in design management, project management and contract administration; PMQ or equivalent recognised level of competence in Project Management is desirable.
- Experience deploying various forms of construction contract, in particular NEC3 or 4 and/or bespoke forms; and managing projects from inception to completion (RIBA Stages 0–7 or equivalent).
- Experience working closely with multi‑disciplinary design teams and strong client‑facing and customer service skills, with the ability to understand clients’ requirements.
- Ability to lead a delivery team in a positive and confident manner, demonstrating appropriate knowledge, skills and attitude.
- Trusted by peers, seniors and clients to act in the best interests of all parties, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Sound business acumen and strong risk/commercial awareness to deliver profits.
- An aptitude for work‑winning through strong service delivery and understanding of bid process and different pricing models.
- A mindset for achieving the right outputs in a generally structured, but sometimes changeable project environment.
- Understanding of BIM, and a proactive, flexible working attitude, adaptable to challenges.
- Current driving licence.
Benefits
Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits that can be tailored to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of training and professional development opportunities, a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a rewarding job and a fulfilling personal life.
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residency of five years or longer. If applying please do not reference any current or previously held security clearance in your application.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.
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