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

Overview

As the Portfolio Manager for Structures assets, you will be accountable for the delivery of all Renewal and Improvement projects within this asset type. You will report to internal and external stakeholders on performance and issues impacting delivery and will be responsible for resolution management to ensure that all projects in the portfolio are delivered in line with expectations. You will lead a team of Project Managers and ensure that they receive the support and direction needed to deliver safely, on time, on budget and to quality. The projects include site investigations, design preparation, site permissions (roadspace and traffic management, and land, rail, and environmental access), construction, and project handover with client led approval points at each stage. The projects covers approx. £40m per annum over an average of 90 projects.

Your role will focus on safe, predictable delivery against the annual programme, striving to unblock barriers for the works to be executed. The role will also require liaising with assigned project teams, contractors, and key stakeholders such as road space, asset and client sponsors, and environment management to achieve effective and economical outcomes.

Your role

Safety

  • Demonstrate high standards of visible safety leadership. Ensure that the required levels of safety performance are delivered, and that behavioural safety is promoted throughout the teams, based on the principles of Making Safety Personal.
  • Ensure that the safety culture within the team is strong.

Delivery Accountability

  • Review all programmes and budget forecasts monthly with their Project Managers, analyse performance trends, identify issues and risks, and agree reporting level and quality.

Budget Management

  • Review project costs monthly with their appointed Senior QS and reach agreement on the final report.
  • Advise senior managers through Change Control any changes to scope or budget, continuously reflecting the aims or constraints set for the project or fiscal year.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with other Asset Delivery Managers and all other relevant teams and clients to ensure that all parties' project requirements are understood and accounted for.

Resource Allocation

  • Ensure responsibilities and objectives with respect to CDM regulations are met during the complete delivery on each of project in their portfolio.

Reporting and Compliance

  • Ensure all projects within the asset portfolio comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Prepare monthly reports on portfolio delivery, presenting these to clients and senior leadership where required.
Transportation Project & Programme Management

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-154912

Salary range

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About you

  • Proven experience in project delivery, involving a programme of a comparable value to this role.
  • Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team, preferably within a matrix organisation.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure.
  • Familiarity with the industry's safety standards and regulations.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant field OR suitable level of experience in industry.
  • Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification (e.g. AMP PMQ).
  • A good working knowledge of NEC3 and 4 Contracts.

Behaviours

  • Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
  • Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually 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 with others.
  • Respect: Recognise and value our customers and people by encouraging and engaging.
  • Trust: Be open and honest with all our customers and each other, reliable and predictable (no surprises) and approach everything we do with a 'can-do' attitude.
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.

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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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