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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation, connecting people, data and technology to deliver projects that create lasting value for our clients, communities and society.

Join our Project Delivery Practice (PDP) – AtkinsRéalis' centre of excellence for project and programme management. Home to one of the UK's largest communities of project professionals, PDP delivers projects across Defence, Nuclear, Water, Energy, Transport, Aviation and Infrastructure. You can explore some of our programmes and projects here.

As a Project Manager within PDP, you'll lead the delivery of projects and critical work packages that help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams of experienced project professionals, you'll apply your expertise while broadening your experience across different sectors and delivery environments.

As part of our growing North, Scotland and Northern Ireland team, you'll play a key role in delivering successful outcomes across some of the UK's most complex and challenging programmes. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where learning, development, career progression and flexible working are actively encouraged.

If you're looking to further develop your project management expertise whilst delivering complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

PDP offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects whilst developing your career within one of the UK's largest project management communities. You'll benefit from structured development, mentoring, leadership programmes and support towards professional qualifications and accreditation.

As an APM Corporate Partner, AtkinsRéalis actively supports project professionals working towards Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) and other recognised professional qualifications. Whether you're looking to broaden your sector experience, achieve chartership, or progress into Senior Project Manager, Associate Project Manager, Associate Director, Project Director and leadership roles, PDP provides clear career pathways and structured support to help you achieve your ambitions.

Most importantly, you'll be joining a community of professionals delivering nationally significant programmes and critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference. Hear from some of our employees here.

Your role

  • Lead the successful delivery of projects from initiation through to completion, managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality and stakeholder expectations.
  • Build and lead high-performing project teams, creating an environment where people are motivated, supported and empowered to succeed.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and ensuring projects deliver real value.
  • Apply effective governance and project controls, ensuring delivery aligns with business requirements, contractual obligations and industry best practice.
  • Champion a positive safety culture, embedding health, safety, security and wellbeing considerations into every stage of project delivery.
  • Proactively manage project risks, opportunities, dependencies and change, driving informed decision-making and successful outcomes.
  • Manage commercial and procurement activities, including subcontractor engagement and performance where required.
  • Monitor and report project performance against delivery, financial, quality and KPI measures, providing clear insight to clients and leadership teams.
  • Support the development of others through mentoring, coaching and sharing best practice across the Practice, while demonstrating AtkinsRéalis values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence.
Project, programme & cost management Project & Programme Management

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-160574

Salary range

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Madhan Rangaraju

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About you

We're looking for a motivated Project Manager who combines strong project delivery capability with excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. You will likely have:

  • A degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction or a related discipline.
  • Working towards or holding a recognised professional qualification such as APM PMQ, Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) or a relevant engineering chartership.
  • Demonstrable experience leading projects or major work packages through the full project lifecycle, with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and stakeholder management.
  • Experience operating within engineering, infrastructure, defence, nuclear, transportation, energy or other technically complex and regulated environments.
  • Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, change control, commercial management and project controls.
  • Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and building trusted relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of construction and engineering contracts, particularly NEC3 and NEC4.
  • Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and coordinate teams at all levels.
  • A proactive and adaptable approach, with experience supporting the development of colleagues through mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing.
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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