Senior Programme Manager

Shape the highways of tomorrow.

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. 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 recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

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.

Based in one of our London and South East offices, you will contribute to the programme management business plan, work on key client accounts, drive innovation in our service delivery, and foster a collaborative working environment with the wider group.

Join us to leverage your extensive Senior Programme Manager experience to lead career defining initiatives. And, as a key driver in our strategic growth, you'll be valued for your contributions, finding genuine enjoyment in a dynamic, supportive environment. You'll be integral to our diverse and talented team, influencing key sectors and service streams. Join us and make a difference to the planet and its people.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively support the establishment of programmes and programme management offices (PMO’s).
• Manage programmes of work, often within complex stakeholder environments.
• Manage and deliver aspects of PMO service delivery on behalf of Clients.
• Support and sometimes lead stakeholder engagement across the programme, including senior members of the Clients Team.
• Support the meeting/exceeding KPI’s and SLA’s set for our business.
• Support the Programme Management lead in continually improving our service delivery toolkit and establishing best practice in the Programme community.
• Work closely with other members of the Programme Team to create reports, understand the data, create actions, and manage them through to completion.
• Play a lead with Innovating processes, approaches and styles of data handling, conversion and querying.
• Evaluate and review information from a range of data sources in order to identify how different options may impact programme delivery, advise clients and internal stakeholders on potential implications.
• Collaboration with other offices, service lines, sectors and the wider AtkinsRéalis business to provide combined and innovative solutions to improve our competitive advantage within the Programme and Portfolio arena.

What you can bring:

• Undergraduate/master’s degree level education required. Preferably in a construction, real estate or facilities management related subject however this is not essential.
• Programme Management or PMO related experience, preferably in a property, construction, or real estate context.
• Good awareness and understanding of the component parts of projects and programmes.
• Experience of operating in a project or programme environment.
• Strong commercial awareness including the ability to identify and manage profitability.
• Experience with supporting work winning activities.
• Confident knowledge of reporting tools including Power BI.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office and knowledge of role related software, including Power Platform & Power Query.
• High standard of proficiency in oral and written communication with attention to detail.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

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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.

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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.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis.  It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

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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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