Associate Project Manager

Overview

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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. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

The team is responsible for delivery of design services across our Markets of Water Infrastructure, Defence Infrastructure, Aviation, Energy, Stations and Urban Developments. We have an exciting vacancy within the Infrastructure PDP and are seeking an enthusiastic and confident Associate Project Manager to join our Epsom and South-East practice, who wants to take the next step in their career and further their responsibility for the delivery of projects from inception to completion. You will be an established Associate, or Senior Project Manager looking for the next step, with proven experience in successfully delivering projects. This role combines agile working from our Epsom office with time at client offices and sites. The Primary Location will be Epsom, United Kingdom.

Your role

• The successful delivery of the project to agreed targets, e.g., programme, budget, and quality & identifying and agreeing project objectives and developing a strategy for achieving these.
• Identifying and managing any matters that could pose a potential contractual/commercial risk to AtkinsRéalis, as well as identification of opportunities.
• Leading the project team – building, motivating, maintaining, coaching, guiding and developing the team towards solving problems and making decisions.
• Facilitating communication, co-ordination, and information flow with the Client and within the project team, including any subcontractors and partners (internal and external).
• With input from the Discipline Leads, agreeing commercial trading arrangements and communication plan for working with other teams across the business including our Global Technology Centres (GTC) in Bangalore and New Delhi.
• Assembling and owning the project delivery programme and delivery plans.
• Protecting the commercial interest of AtkinsRéalis, including timely and accurate invoicing and effective credit control for optimal cash flow (with the support of the finance community); comparing revenue with predicted costs and identifying risk allowances, margin, and provisions – at project set-up and monthly thereafter, including Earned Value reporting.

About you

• Ideally with a Project Management/Engineering/Building Surveying/Architectural background, with design management, project management and contract administration experience.
• APM PMQ (or equivalent) recognized level of competence in Project Management – desirable.
• Understands and has experience in deploying various forms of construction contract, in particular NEC3 or 4 and/or bespoke forms of contract.
• Experience of projects or assisting the management of projects from inception to completion (RIBA Stages 0 – 7 or equivalent). Experience of working closely with multi-disciplinary design teams. Strong client facing and customer service skills, with the ability to understand clients’ requirements.
• Ability to lead a delivery team in a positive and confident manner, demonstrating an appropriate level of knowledge, skills and attitude.
• Trusted by peers, seniors and clients, to work in the best interests of all parties, fostering a collaborative environment.
• An aptitude towards work winning through strong service delivery and understanding of bid process and different pricing models. Demonstrate a mindset for achieving the right outputs in a generally structured, but sometimes changeable project environment.
• Understanding of BIM.
• Demonstrates a proactive and flexible working attitude, is adaptable and responds positively in response to challenges. Identifies new opportunities and growth propositions and brings value into the business by seeing these through to new work for themselves and others.

Reward & 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.

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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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