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Senior Project Manager/Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Become a vital member of our Buildings & Place Project & Programme Management team in the Yorkshire region based in Leeds or Sheffield. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's'about recognising everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

We are looking for Project Managers at all levels, as result of our continued success.

Bring your collaborative, motivated, detail-oriented approach to our wide variety of projects across the region. Your technical competence, lateral thinking, first-class communication skills, and robust commercial awareness will be crucial in delivering better for our clients and communities, and will enable you to thrive in our vibrant, supportive team.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's'important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

Your role

  • Effective delivery of project management services in a client facing role. Co-locating at a client office for a day or two a week is often required to develop relationships and deliver a high-quality service.
  • Lead the management and execution of construction projects through the whole project life cycle, utilising best practice methodology.
  • Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with AtkinsRéalis values.
  • Act as Client interface in providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder and first point of contact.
  • Responsibility for the commercial success of projects placed under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project accounts, governance, and resource requirements.
  • Ensuring service delivery compliance with AtkinsRéalis policies, toolkits, and standards.
  • Provide guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to team members.
  • Work with colleagues to mentor, coordinate and support the development activities of junior team members.
  • Supporting the development of new business opportunities in line with business strategy and looking for market opportunities for new or repeat business.
  • Support the preparation of fee proposals and bid submissions.
  • Support senior colleagues on large scale projects.
Project, programme & cost management Project & Programme Management

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-154349

Salary range

-

About you

  • Degree qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a construction related discipline with post graduate experience.
  • A chartered member (or working towards) of a recognised professional institute (MRICS, CIOB, MAPM or equivalent).
  • A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach able to work on your own initiative.
  • Experience of building positive Client relationships and business networks.
  • Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology.
  • Specific knowledge and experience of delivery projects for Local and Central Government is desirable, particularly in the education and residential sectors.
  • Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
  • Experience of administering standard UK building contracts (NEC and JCT forms) and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes.
  • Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry.
  • Committed to ongoing personal development.
  • A valid driving licence.
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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