Let’s find your next opportunity​

{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}

{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}

saved
viewed

Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom | Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom

Overview

The Senior Project Manager delivers project objectives with respect to the six key areas of performance: Health & Safety, Quality, Cost, Environment, Delivery and People.

We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individual with a strong project background to join this fast-paced team to deliver the complex mechanical and electrical and technology highways schemes throughout their whole project lifecycle. Schemes range in value from £100k to £8m+. This role will also involve direct line management of project managers, assistant project managers and early careers. Other requirements also include the successful delivery of the programme of works on time and to budget.

Your role

Key responsibilities / duties

  • Stakeholder Management - Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Portfolio Manager, Self Delivery Lead, Delivery Leads, other colleagues, Construction/ Supervisor Teams and key internal and external stakeholders, to ensure full mutual understanding of the projects' delivery objectives, to report on and review project performance, and to agree solutions to issues.
  • Maintaining compliance with the DBFO contract clarifying roles and responsibilities within your team, resolving risks and issues in a timely manner, producing timely and accurate reports, and creating and maintaining specified records including change management.
  • Identify and evaluate emerging risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating where appropriate. Where necessary develop, agree, and implement solutions to overcome these.
  • Lead and oversee projects throughout their whole lifecycle through feasibility, design, construction and handover. Informing investment proposals for our clients at each stage.
  • Global or master programme maintenance for whole portfolios.
  • Programme income and cost profiles, overseeing and challenging the Project Managers input.
  • Client liaison on a project and portfolio level.
  • Chairing and driving regular (fortnightly) project reviews to ensure the following are current and live:
    • Project and division risk register.
    • Project risk category (on financial spreadsheet).
    • Review submissions register.
    • Review of Correspondence Register progress comments and milestone dates.
    • Project income and cost forecast (review of PM profiles).
    • Project change.
    • Project priorities (for resource allocation).
    • Manage correspondence and queries through Aconex.
  • Project change control and reviewing processes and procedure.
  • Allocation of projects to PMs based on appropriate knowledge, experience, ability, and capability (workload).
  • Work closely with the Construction/Supervisor team to ensure permits, certificates and site reporting are managed correctly and align to project needs.
  • Managing NEC Contracts Options as Project Manager.

Working arrangements (shift work, need for travel etc)

  • Ability and willingness to travel to other offices and depots on the network as and when required.
  • Periodic requirement for site visits (night shift).
  • Full Driving License.
  • Attend the office 60% of the working week.
Transportation Project & Programme Management

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155481

Salary range

-

Joe Ansel

[email protected]

Joe Ansel

Hi there, I'm Joe Ansel and I manage this role

Message me

About you

Qualifications/skills

  • Experience in the delivery of mechanical and electrical and/or technology highways construction & maintenance operations or similar transferable experience.
  • Project Management skills, preferably supported by recognised PM qualification, PRINCE2, APMP etc.
  • Preference of minimum HNC / HND (or equivalent) in a mechanical and electrical, civil engineering or other construction-based discipline.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of other design areas.
  • Understanding of Environmental requirements of schemes.
  • Experience of coordinating interfaces with design teams and external resources.
  • Understanding of H&S Requirements related to highway construction & maintenance works.
  • Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation.
  • Competent in exercising the duties under CDM.
  • Applicable CSCS Card.
  • Team leadership and management experience in driving performance and productivity.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong customer focus with a service delivery mindset.
  • Commercial understanding and budgetary control experience.
  • Understanding of Lean principles.

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive problem solving.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong safety management culture.
  • Self-aware and adaptable style to meet varying project needs.
  • Resilient.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Team building skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and self-manage.
  • Ability to develop relationships and engender trust.

Experience

  • Experience at a senior level in the delivery of highways construction & maintenance operations or similar transferable experience.
  • Previous experience in a similar role with demonstrable competence in relation to the majority of the responsibilities listed above.
  • Experience of managing projects through complete lifecycle.

Behavioural Competencies

Living the Connect Plus Services values of:

  • Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for their work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
  • Focus on Excellence: Willing to learn and exceed expectations. Searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
  • Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise within the M25 community.
  • Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.
  • Adaptability: Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.
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.

video thumbnail

Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis

Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.

Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.

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.

#LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #LI-Transportation #CPSJobs

Related jobs

Electrical Construction Project Manager
Clean power Project & Programme Management Full time
Electrical Construction Project Manager

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

BIM Coordinator
Transportation Engineering Full time
BIM Coordinator

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Fire protection Specialist Engineer
Nuclear Engineering Part time
Fire protection Specialist Engineer

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Senior Bridge Engineer
Transportation Engineering Full time
Senior Bridge Engineer

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Project Controls Manager
Nuclear Risk Management & Project Controls Full time
Project Controls Manager

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – Real Estate
Corporate Finance Full time
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – Real Estate

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Technicien(ne) de chantier en contrôle de qualité sénior(e), ingénierie des matériaux (foresterie, minéralurgie et métallurgie)
Environment & geoscience Engineering Full time
Technicien(ne) de chantier en contrôle de qualité sénior(e), ingénierie des matériaux (foresterie, minéralurgie et métallurgie)

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada

Overhead Catenary System Construction Lead
Transportation Project & Programme Management Full time
Overhead Catenary System Construction Lead

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Administrateur(rice) de contrats
Transportation Cost, Commercial & Procurement Full time
Administrateur(rice) de contrats

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Traction Power Construction Lead
Transportation Engineering Full time
Traction Power Construction Lead

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Senior Project Manager - Airport
Transportation Engineering Full time
Senior Project Manager - Airport

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Ingénieur(e) sénior en protection incendie
Cities & development Engineering Full time
Ingénieur(e) sénior en protection incendie

Various locations

Related blogs

Ayushi Gupta in Blue dress

From drainage engineering to shaping Heathrow expansion: Ayushi on growth, mentorship, and building multidisciplinary expertise 

At AtkinsRéalis, opportunities to grow often begin with saying yes to new challenges. For Ayushi, that journey led from drainage engineering to working on large-scale international infrastructure projects while building leadership, technical, and collaboration skills along the way.

Card link for From drainage engineering to shaping Heathrow expansion: Ayushi on growth, mentorship, and building multidisciplinary expertise 

A career where you can learn and belong: Jocelyn Teng’s story

Jocelyn Teng shares her early career journey in engineering, building confidence, finding her voice, and growing through support and connection at AtkinsRéalis.

Card link for A career where you can learn and belong: Jocelyn Teng’s story

Engineering the systems behind everyday life: Viola Lee’s story

Read how early career engineers contribute to resilient infrastructure, build connections, and grow through real-world experience at AtkinsRéalis.

Card link for Engineering the systems behind everyday life: Viola Lee’s story

Switching industries without starting over: Sophie Li’s story

Read how Sophie Li transitioned into a new industry without starting from scratch. A story of growth, trust, collaboration, and building impact at AtkinsRéalis.

Card link for Switching industries without starting over: Sophie Li’s story
A woman smiling at the camera

Setting the standards: Sarah on leading air quality, shaping policy, and opening doors for the next generation

Meet Sarah, a leader in air quality and read how she’s helping shape cleaner air and real-world change.

Card link for Setting the standards: Sarah on leading air quality, shaping policy, and opening doors for the next generation
Graduate application process for graduates

The graduate application process: your essential guide

Applying to our UK graduate programme? This video walks you through the full application journey, from applying to interview, and shares useful tips to help you do your best.

Card link for The graduate application process: your essential guide
Ethan smiling at the camera

My path in project management

Meet Ethan, a degree apprentice at AtkinsRéalis, as he explains how learning on the job alongside his degree helps him put theory into practice. From hands on experience to ongoing support, see how he’s developing his skills and shaping his future.

Card link for My path in project management
thumbnail for connectr video

Connectr

Our Connectr platform supports you through every step of your application by giving you access to early careers mentors, and real insights into life at AtkinsRéalis.
Just register, explore our guidance, tips and connect with early-career mentors who can answer all your questions about working here.

Card link for Connectr
Picture of Bhajan, smiling towards the camera

From Aberdeen to Air Quality and Carbon: Bhajan on building a dual role in Environment

Meet Bhajan, an environmental consultant stepping across air quality and carbon, and discover how he’s driving real sustainability impact.

Card link for From Aberdeen to Air Quality and Carbon: Bhajan on building a dual role in Environment

Building generation capacity for the grid we have now

Discover how Bennett Mountain is strengthening Idaho’s grid with 162MW of fast-start capacity designed to respond when people need it most.

Card link for Building generation capacity for the grid we have now

From contaminated land to large-scale groundwater programmes: Erin on 20 years in environmental engineering

After close to two decades in the environmental space, Erin has built a career defined by curiosity, range, and a deep-rooted drive to protect the planet. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Erin is a senior project manager and environmental engineer whose work now spans large hydrogeological and groundwater programmes, a long way from the contaminated sites where she started out.

Card link for From contaminated land to large-scale groundwater programmes: Erin on 20 years in environmental engineering

From fieldwork to leadership in Northern Canada: Alana’s career in environmental remediation

I’m the Team Lead for Northern BC and the Yukon at AtkinsRéalis, and a Senior Project Manager in environmental site remediation. I help tackle complex environmental challenges, and find smarter, more sustainable ways to give new life to contaminated sites.

Card link for From fieldwork to leadership in Northern Canada: Alana’s career in environmental remediation