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Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager

London, London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Become a vital member of our Complex Projects team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us and be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. We believe in recognising everyone's contribution while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. Talk to us about what's'important to you, whether that's flexible hours, reduced working weeks, purchasing additional leave, or reasonable adjustments that help you thrive both inside and outside of work.

The Stansted Transformation Programme represents one of the UK's most significant aviation infrastructure programmes, bringing together major capital investments across terminal expansion, baggage systems, airfield infrastructure, utilities, logistics, stakeholder management, programme controls and operational readiness.

This is a unique opportunity to join a complex, high-profile programme that will directly influence the future capacity, efficiency and passenger experience at Stansted Airport. Working alongside industry-enabling specialists, you will contribute to the delivery of major infrastructure projects from early development and planning through to construction, commissioning and operational integration.

We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager to support the successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring priorities are achieved safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget. The role offers exposure to major infrastructure delivery, multidisciplinary collaboration and a wide range of programme functions across one of the UK's flagship aviation programmes.

By joining AtkinsRéalis, you'll work alongside recognised experts in programme and project delivery, helping to shape the future of aviation through innovation, collaboration and delivery excellence while developing your own career on nationally significant projects.

Your role

  • Support the successful delivery of complex aviation infrastructure projects across various workstreams within the Stansted Transformation Programme.
  • Contribute to project planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, commercial, planning, programme controls, logistics and stakeholder management functions.
  • Assist in managing project risks, issues, dependencies and change activities to support programme shared goals.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project integration.
  • Support the administration and management of NEC3/NEC4 contracts where required.
  • Contribute to the delivery of key programme functions including Early Works, Baggage, Skylinks, Interface Management, Logistics, Programme Controls, Risk, Change, Information Management and Engineering Integration.
  • Produce accurate project documentation, reports and technical outputs to support informed resolution.
  • Support the continuous improvement of project delivery processes and programme performance.
  • Travel to client offices and project locations, with an expectation of being on site approximately 3-4 days per week.
Project, programme & cost management Project & Programme Management

Location

London, London, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-166419

Salary range

-

About you

  • Project Management qualification(s) or equivalent professional training.
  • Experience working on major infrastructure, capital delivery or complex construction projects.
  • Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and their administration.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
  • Willingness to learn, contribute ideas and embrace new opportunities.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in a professional environment.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and a risk-aware approach to evaluation and prioritisation.
  • Resilient, adaptable and capable of working within a fast-paced programme environment.
  • Passion for delivering successful projects and contributing to positive programme outcomes.
  • Willingness to travel and work from client locations as required.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, 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 ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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