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Plymouth, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

Overview

Join us on some of the most exciting and prestigious construction challenges around the globe. As part of a friendly, collaborative team, you'll be valued equally – and together, we'll deliver excellence for people and the environment. You'll also enjoy all the training and progression you need to take you through the glass ceiling.

Due to the significant growth and on-going success, we are looking for NEC3 and NEC4 accredited or experienced Senior Project Managers to support the delivery of clients projects in the defence infrastructure sector. We are looking to speak to people that have had experience delivering in the Defence or Security Environment, a highly regulated industry such as Nuclear, Rail or Aviation and those that believe they have the transferable skills to succeed in the defence sector.

Join our P3M Complex Infrastructure team and progress your professional career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects and use your business acumen in an organisation that has multiplied revenues in only a few years.

We have long term contracts across the infrastructure sector, with HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Combined Authorities nationwide, energy, defence, airports, and utility companies amongst our clients. Our growth has been built on our excellent service and expertise of our people.

We are a multi award winning business. So, you'll be part of a team where our standards are high, as are the rewards. You'll support that continuous improvement and benefit from the expertise that comes with a global Project and Programme Management consultancy.

Work with us as a Senior Project Manager and play a central role in making exciting and diverse projects a reality. Valued up to £50m+, your projects will range across the complex infrastructure sectors.

You'll be trusted to lead your team, knowing we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow. With us, you'll never have to stop developing. Our portfolio of structured training will help you expand your career in line with your aspirations.

Your role

  • Provide high-quality project and programme management standards across the whole project lifecycle.
  • Advise clients on the project cost, programme, risks and issues.
  • Lead and manage multi-disciplinary professional teams.
  • Lead communications and relationships with clients and their stakeholders.
  • Produce monthly reports including project programmes, risk registers etc.
  • Implement effective and efficient communication tools.
  • Develop delivery plans for projects, involve others and ensure objectives are met.
  • Challenge the status quo and perform to a high standard in changing environments.
  • Constantly pursue performance improvement.
Project, programme & cost management Project & Programme Management

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-152215

Salary range

-

About you

  • Hold Chartership status with a recognised professional body, or be working towards one, i.e. APM, ICE, RICS or similar.
  • Significant experience of complex infrastructure projects and/or programme management across the project lifecycle, including technical design management.
  • Experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team and various work packages.
  • Experience in the adoption and management of best practice Project Management techniques, notwithstanding the various requirements under HSE laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of pre and post contract Project Management responsibilities and able to deliver this service effectively to Clients. Significant experience as named Project Manager, use of CEMAR or similar systems, and a working knowledge of the ECC/PSCNEC suite of contracts is essential. NEC Accreditation is preferrable.
  • Possess strong stakeholder management skills and be comfortable working with multiple types of stakeholders with diverse range of personalities across our client base.
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.

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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.

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