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Overview
Be trusted to make great things happen.
You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.
AtkinsRéalis Transportation Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for the delivery of major transportation infrastructure projects and combines the best in project management and design management to provide a full suite of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The team is responsible for delivery of design services across our markets of Rail and Transit, Highways and Local Transport, and lean out into other sectors including Defence and Nuclear. We have a wide client base including HS2, National Highways, Network Rail, Irish Rail, Local Authorities, as well as several Principal Contractors.
There is an exciting opening within the PDP Rail and Transit team for a Project Manager to help deliver our growing portfolio of railway infrastructure projects. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of projects from start to finish and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
With a home office in Bristol, London, Cardiff or Swindon, this role requires flexibility to travel two to three days per week across the UK and Ireland to be involved in some of our most exciting flagship projects.
Your role
- Project Delivery: Lead projects from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Team Leadership: Build, motivate, maintain, coach, guide, and develop teams.
- Planning & Coordination: Work with resource managers to plan ahead and ensure the right skills are available. Align teams on scope, timelines, costs, risks, and interfaces.
- Performance Monitoring: Track and report project progress against key targets including programme, quality, financials, and KPIs.
- Governance and Commercial Management: Ensure compliance with company, client, and industry standards. Manage risks, opportunities, and contract changes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Client Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities for future work.
- Win Work: Act as Bid Manager on selective pursuits, working with our Market teams to secure new projects.
- Team Development and Community Contribution: Share best practices, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the wider project management community.
Location
United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-156175
Salary range
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Vinayak Daddi
Hi there, I'm Vinayak Daddi and I manage this role
About you
- You are likely to have several years of infrastructure delivery experience, gained within a consultancy environment or in applicable roles for client or contractor organisations.
- Project/Engineering Management background with experience of the Heavy Rail or Light Rail/Mass Transit sector gained delivering work for clients such as Network Rail, HS2, Transport for London, Transport for Greater Manchester and Principal Contractors.
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary design teams (>£1m design fees) either as part of design & build contracts or for design development commissions.
- Understanding of design delivery, assurance, and change control.
- Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with clients and internal teams to ensure project objectives are met.
- Understanding of various forms of contract, in particular NEC3 or 4 and/or bespoke forms, and experience of deploying them.
- Professional membership and recognised level of Project Management competence (eg. MAPM, MICE, PMQ, or equivalent) - desirable.
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.
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
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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