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Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading design, engineering and project delivery consultancies, helping to create sustainable buildings, places and communities that positively impact people's lives. Within our growing Buildings & Places business, we are seeking an ambitious and client-focused Project Manager to join our Southampton team and play a key role in delivering projects that shape the built environment across the South Coast and beyond. Our Southampton team works with an established and growing portfolio of public and private sector clients, delivering project management and advisory services across a diverse range of property and development sectors. These include residential development, affordable housing, retirement living, education, healthcare, defence, commercial and industrial property, local government estates and wider placemaking initiatives.

The wider Buildings & Places business supports clients throughout the entire property lifecycle, from strategic business cases and development appraisals through to design, construction and operational delivery. Based in a vibrant waterfront city with excellent connections across the South Coast, Southampton offers an outstanding place to build a career. The office combines strong local client relationships with the opportunity to collaborate with AtkinsRéalis specialists across the UK and internationally, providing exposure to a wide variety of projects, markets and clients while remaining part of a close-knit and supportive local team.

Reporting to the Project Management Lead, you will support and lead the successful delivery of projects for regional clients, working with multidisciplinary teams, building trusted client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of our Project Management offering. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of developments that help create high-quality places, support communities and deliver lasting value for our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated project management professional looking to further develop their career within a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people, encourages innovation and provides clear opportunities for professional and personal development.

Your role

Project Delivery

  • Deliver projects to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Manage project plans, risks, governance, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Ensure compliance with client and AtkinsRéalis requirements.

Performance & Improvement

  • Monitor project performance, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Support continuous improvement through lessons learned and innovation.
  • Use digital tools to enhance delivery efficiency.

Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
  • Promote effective communication and knowledge sharing across teams.

Client & Business Growth

  • Support client engagement and business development activities.
  • Contribute to bids, proposals, and presentations.
  • Champion AtkinsRéalis and its Buildings & Places capabilities.
Cities & development Project & Programme Management

Location

Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-159860

Salary range

-

About you

Essential

  • Experience in project management, consultancy, construction, or the built environment sector.
  • Experience supporting project delivery across property, infrastructure, or development projects.
  • Strong planning, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Good understanding of project controls, risk management, and governance principles.
  • Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.
  • Working towards or interested in achieving professional accreditation (APM, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent).

Desirable

  • Degree in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Real Estate, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in sectors such as residential, education, healthcare, defence, commercial, or public sector projects.
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.

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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