Business Planning and Performance Manager

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. 

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.  

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AtkinsRéalis, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operations UK are part of a consortium, creating Connect Plus Services, a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways asset care from finance, through to design, build, maintenance as well as day to day operation.

As part of our 30-year remit to manage and improve the capital’s orbital motorway network, we deliver major improvement projects, such as widening 38 miles of the M25, refurbishing tunnels and bridges, and installing hundreds of variable messaging signs and gantries, helping to maximise the use of the network and deliver more reliable journeys. We also manage the Dartford River crossing and operate and maintain 440 kilometres of motorway providing our customer and road user with a world-class highway service.

We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic, and innovative organisation.

Role Purpose:

To set the overarching direction for CPS and hold Business Performance & Planning (BP&P) functions to account for delivery against this​ Role:

• Define CPS annual business plan​ to address the evolving demands of the network, our clients (National Highways and Connect Plus) and our JV Parent Companies.
• Drive performance, holding functions to account and assure delivery against plan.
• Track, analyse & report performance​.
• Set annual budget envelope for functions​.
• Define and regularly review CPS governance.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for standing up the new BP&P operating team by end of Mar_2025.
• Prepare and regularly review and refine CPS business plan, considering current challenges, future opportunities and evolving our customer and stakeholder needs.
• Guide the business in performance management, addressing issues promptly and efficiently.
• Holding business leaders accountable and closely monitoring performance and risk against our Strategic Business Objectives and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate closely with other senior leaders to elevate our performance levels and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Foster, empower and sustain a high-performing team dedicated to continuous improvement and meeting contract performance expectations.
• Business Planning & Performance Director, L1 Managers across CPS and Business Planning & Performance team leaders.
• Allocated responsibility for relationships with leaders in Connect Plus (CP) and National Highways (NH) plus Parent Company & JV Partner Board members.

Qualifications/ skills/ experience:

• A relevant professional qualification and ideally Chartered / Incorporated status with a recognised and relevant UK institution.
• Experience in business strategy planning, performance management and budgetary setting in a critical infrastructure environment.
• Experience of working in a Joint Venture or similar arrangement (desirable).
• Experience of Operational and Maintenance environment or in a critical infrastructure environment (desirable).

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same. 

Meeting your needs: 

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as partner discounts, leadership training, professional, accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need. 

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More about us: 

AtkinsRéalis, is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge, and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world. 

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Training: 

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions. 

Additional Information: 

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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