Project Director

Take our vision into the future.

AtkinsRéalis do great work across our wide variety of infrastructure projects to make a better future for our planet and its people. We are proud to say it is thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you will be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We are passionate about what we do, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. AtkinsRéalis has an exciting opportunity for a Project Director to join our expanding Project Delivery Practice business, support the delivery of our growth plan in UK Infrastructure and oversee the projects we deliver to our aviation, water, building & places and defence clients across the UK.

Your role will be to lead the project delivery services to our infrastructure clients, support the growth of our team delivering large complex projects and ensure high levels of client satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality project delivery and commercial management services. Owing to the sensitive nature of the works involved in some of our projects, candidates will be required to hold, or be able to hold, valid security clearance (SC) and to do so will need to be.

Your purpose:

• Have extensive and strong experience in the delivery of major projects across our markets, specifically infrastructure.
• Have extensive and credible experience of client management, stakeholder engagement, construction management and project delivery.
• Be a proficient communicator and relationship manager. Have experience in buildings and ideally in building services.
• Good Experience of developing sector strategies, client engagement, business development and work winning for consultancy services in the in the market sector.
• A robust track record in the leadership of project teams and effective people leadership to achieve high performance.
• Expertise in Project Management and commercial services to support the delivery of clients’ capital projects. Qualifications related to Project Management or Commercial Management and membership of relevant professional institution – RICS, APM, etc.

What you can bring:

• Degree qualified in a construction related subject.
• Preferred if chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS and NEC commercial experience.
• Preferred if experience is in a complex stakeholder environment.
• At AtkinsRéalis we put Environment, Sustainability and Health & Safety at the heart of our business strategy. We possess a significant breadth of knowledge and depth of skills and experience for the ultimate benefit of our clients.
• 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.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence are the foundation to our commitment to engineer a better future for our planet and its people, so if you are keen to join us in this endeavour get in touch.We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability, and 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 our staff.

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. 

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