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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.
Our Complex Projects business provides expertise to the worlds most iconic and defining projects. Our Project Delivery Practice is heart to project professionals providing end-to-end project and programme management across an extensive portfolio of major projects in the Rail, Highways, Aviation, Energy, Water and Defence sectors in the UK&I.
Alongside being a recognised engineering services organisation, we also have extensive capability as a Rail Systems & Signalling Contractor in the UK&I – working on long-term revolutionary rail renewal and enhancement frameworks such as the Eastern Routes Partnership, Southern Renewal Enterprise, Sizewell Materials by Rail Programme and Train Control Systems Framework for Network Rail and other key clients in the UK. With significant growth across these areas, we are looking to grow our team.
We are recruiting for Project Managers to join our Rail Systems Project Delivery Practice, reporting to the Project and Portfolio Directors, delivering major multi-disciplinary projects across design and construction on some of AtkinsRealis most complex and high profile projects.
Your role
The role will include managing projects the whole project life cycle with our experienced teams (in the UK and abroad) within our Complex Projects Business, across AtkinsRéalis and our trusted supply chain partners. The role is flexible on location with the UK and will include projects across the UK.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Appointed to lead the successful planning, execution and completion of projects using key project management principles, including risk management, budget control, schedule performance and quality whilst always maintaining a focus on safety.
- Coordinate design, construction and commissioning resources, ensuring AtkinsRealis quality of work is maintained and balanced against the Client's'own requirements.
- Lead the main delivery schedule - ensuring achievement of key milestones
- Maintaining and developing excellent Client relationships
- Support in work winning including preparation of bids and tenders.
- Support the development of talent through technical training and mentoring.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-165807
Salary range
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Ankita Govind
Hi there, I'm Ankita Govind and I manage this role
About you
- Experienced Project Professional with experience of managing rail systems & Signalling projects from design through construction
- Demonstrate strong commitment to health and safety leadership
- Experience of managing implementation of systems and multi-disciplinary works including construction and entry into service, with experience of Design & Build and Testing and Commissioning works and demonstrate great ability to control these activities.
- Experience of managing sub-contracts as a means of delivering key works. A track record of innovation, embracing new ways of working and use of digital tools.
- Ability to ensure robust programmes are in place, provide evidence of ability to use programmes to report clearly to key stakeholders and delivery against milestones, and plan work with precision with a focus on 'right first time' delivery, optimal access strategy and avoiding rework by high quality of work.
- Able to communicate clearly, form a high performing team and show examples of this, communicate effectively with key Stakeholders and give confidence to them, and demonstrate great client management skills by building great relationships with Clients to optimise outcomes for Clients and the business.
- Be able to form trusted relationships, set SMART objectives and measure performance against these, and demonstrate good control of change management and understanding of risks and opportunities associated with change, understand project risks and how these are controlled and link risk to contingency.
- Knowledge of different contracting types, particularly NEC, with experience of resolving commercial disputes and leveraging contracts to grow opportunities.
- Track record of delivering construction projects to budgets and looking at ways to improve financial performance of contracts.
- Strong leadership and managerial qualities, with proven team management and communication skills, and ability to motivate, mentor and develop our people.
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
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.
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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