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Oxford, England, United Kingdom | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Want to shape and deliver some of the UK's most exciting buildings and property estate projects?

We're growing our Buildings & Places team across Oxford & Cambridge and are looking for an Associate Director in Project Management.

This is a key role for someone with a strong network in the Oxford / Cambridge market, who understands the local property and estates landscape and can use those relationships to unlock opportunities, build long‑term client partnerships, and drive sustainable growth.

You'll be joining a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team focused on delivering high‑quality outcomes across buildings and estate portfolios — with a real emphasis on creating a positive, inclusive and high‑performing culture.

Your role

You'll play a central role in delivering projects and growing our Buildings & Places offer across Oxford & Cambridge:

  • Lead the delivery of projects and programmes across buildings and property estates
  • Build and grow strong relationships with clients, particularly across estate‑based portfolios
  • Use your local network to identify opportunities, develop relationships and win work in the region
  • Support the growth of our Oxford & Cambridge offices, helping to strengthen our presence in the local market
  • Contribute to the development of our Buildings & Places offering across estates, assets and portfolios
  • Foster a positive, collaborative working culture where people feel supported, engaged and motivated
  • Ensure projects are delivered in line with governance, budgets and quality expectations
  • Manage commercial performance, risk and change throughout the project lifecycle
  • Provide clear reporting on programme, quality, financial and KPI performance
  • Lead, mentor and develop teams across disciplines
  • Work closely with colleagues across the wider business to drive joined‑up growth
Cities & development Project & Programme Management

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-156050

Salary range

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Chiragg Ravindra

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About you

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a clear market presence and a passion for working across buildings and estates:

  • MRICS or APM Chartered (or equivalent)
  • A strong, established network within the Oxford–Cambridge property and estates market
  • Proven ability to develop client relationships and win work locally
  • Experience delivering projects across buildings and/or estate portfolios
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business development
  • A collaborative leader who enjoys developing people and building strong teams
  • A genuine interest in contributing to a positive office culture and team environment
  • Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance
  • Well organised, proactive and committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes

Why this role

This is an opportunity to play a visible and influential role in shaping our Buildings & Places presence across Oxford & Cambridge — growing both our client base and our team.

If you're looking for a step into an Associate Director role where you can combine delivery, work winning and team leadership in a strong regional market, this is it.

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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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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.

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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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