Project Manager

We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. 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 over 37,000 consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
 

We design and deliver major projects in both the built and natural environments across the globe. We believe that digitally enabled engineering has the power to radically improve how we live, connect, power, and protect ourselves, as well as change our relationship with our communities and our planet for the better.
 

Our inclusive, diverse, and energized work environment is something we take pride in. We foster an open culture founded on our core values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.
 

Role Summary
 

Our team specialises in managing significant engineering projects, and locally delivering the global expertise of AtkinsRéalis. We are looking for someone who is a hard working team player, who possesses great attention to detail, is reliable, proactive and shows initiative whilst able to keep cool under pressure when working to often demanding deadlines. This role is to join our Project Delivery team, based in either Brisbane or Sydney.
 

As a Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across the Defence, Transportation & Water markets, with a particular focus on the Renewable Energy space.
 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage complex projects, liaising with international design teams

• Manage and build lasting relationships with clients

• Collaborate with client teams to agree on strategies that benefit their project and AtkinsRéalis

• Communicate client needs to global design teams to ensure they are embedded into design delivery

• Lead the successful delivery of the project to agreed targets, e.g. programme, budget and quality

• Identify and manage any matters that could pose a potential contractual/commercial risk to AtkinsRéalis

• Protecting the commercial interest of AtkinsRéalis, including timely and accurate invoicing, comparing revenue with predicted costs, identifying risk allowances, margin and provisions, Earned Value reporting

• Work with the design management team, and discipline leads to coordinate multiple design packages across disciplines.

Desired Skills, Experience and Capabilities

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent with experience managing design packages on large infrastructure projects, or overall projects on small / medium infrastructure projects

• Market sector experience in Water Infrastructure, Pumped Hydro or HV Transmission projects is strongly considered

• Experience delivering with D&C, EPC, and/or Alliance delivery models is beneficial

• Understand and have experience in deploying various forms of construction contracts

• Experience of managing design projects to time, cost and quality objectives and familiar with programming and earned value techniques

• A supportive and encouraging approach to mentoring less experienced members of the team

• Ability to adapt to different cultures and working environments to build rapport with clients.
   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We're not all the same and that's our greatest strength and we believe that 'Different Makes a Difference.'  Join us and become part of a diverse community from various cultures and abilities. Our mission is to ensure that every individual feels included and has an equal voice. We are committed to being sensitive to your unique needs and aspirations.
 

By championing inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design, you’ll inspire positive change in the world around you. Together, we’re shaping a better future—one where innovation and collaboration thrive.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Let’s create a world where everyone’s potential is recognised and celebrated!