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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Overview

This opportunity is for a Junior Project Manager to be based in our Aylesbury practice, co-located with Client team to support the ongoing delivery of the Buckinghamshire Highways Alliance Partnership.

This is an exciting role to support the delivery of a £1m portfolio projects on the Contract, working in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, supervisors, technicians and other professionals. You will be responsible for the delivery of work packages that form part of the overall highway delivery which will include highway improvement and maintenance schemes.

The role involves particular focus on financial analysis, including creating budgets and forecasts, monitoring costs, reporting on progress, and implementing financial controls to maintain project health. Attendance at the client office is preferable at least once a week.

Your role

  • Responsible for the financial management of a large portfolio of schemes.
  • Provide high quality project and programme management standards.
  • Accurate client and internal reporting on the project costs, programme, risks and issues.
  • Developing and maintaining excellent Stakeholder and Alliance relationships.
  • Implement effective and efficient communication tools.
  • Positively influence the internal team and seeks to add value.
Transportation Project & Programme Management

Location

Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-148097

Salary range

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About you

  • Understanding of Project Control and Project Management principles for programmes.
  • Understanding of the importance of timely reporting and the energy to deliver to deadlines.
  • The ability to build strong relationships and support colleagues, display enthusiasm and a drive to grow, learn and develop within our organisation.

Essential Requirement

  • Ability to work independently and to prioritise tasks.
  • Sound Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent communication and numeracy skills.
  • Ability to show initiative to research information and data and to look for solutions to problems.
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to converse with a wide range of clients and colleagues across a number of disciplines.
  • A willingness to occasionally work flexibly from other office locations as required.

Desirable Requirement

  • Experience of working within the transportation consultancy industry for key clients, e.g. Local Authorities, Highways England, Network Rail, Developers and/or major Contractors.
  • Previous experience of working in a project support role, supporting a project manager/director or team.
  • Client engagement experience.
  • Experience of working with remote teams to deliver common goals.
  • Knowledge of planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project - not essential, but an advantage.
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.

Reward & 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.

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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.

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