Senior Project Manager

Be the essence of collaboration.

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.

AtkinsRéalis, Project & Programme Services are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager for our Oxford Office to service projects in Oxford. Due to continued success in securing projects throughout Oxford and the surrounding regions, we’re looking for an exceptional Project Manager, with a strong focus in the Private & Public Sectors, to join our highly successful team in based in the central Oxford Office. Our projects range in value from £1m to £50m+ and are with a variety of high-profile clients in the education, commercial, infrastructure and public sector giving our Project Managers a diverse and exciting workload.  This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to work in a growing, dynamic and sociable office and make a real impact. In return, we will reward you and provide the necessary support to take your career to the next level.

Your purpose:

• Provide high quality project and programme management standards across the whole project lifecycle.
• Be client main contact and 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.
• Manage change on projects effectively and efficiently.
• Implement effective and efficient communication tools.

What you can bring:

• Experience in public sector projects is desirable but not essential as we have strong pipeline of work in this sector.
• Experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in the adoption and management of best practice Project Management techniques.
• Experience of both pre and post contract Project Management responsibilities and be able to deliver this service effectively to Clients.
• The aptitude to liaise with clients and key stakeholders whilst managing expectations.
• The ability to manage a project throughout its lifecycle.
  Hold or be working towards RICS Chartership or a similar Project Management Qualification (e.g. CIOB or APM).
• NEC3/NEC4 accreditation or experience would be a plus and experience of working with or with a PMO environment would be desirable.

The Individual:

• A courteous manner with a high level of professionalism - the ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels.
• A disciplined thinker and analytical, numerate, problem solver who has the judgement and the capacity to think complex issues through and develop effective solutions in a timely fashion.
• The drive and self-motivation to have achieved a degree qualification and to continuously develop their technical and behavioural skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An ability to influence others by sound judgement and good sense.

These roles have excellent prospects for an individual who has a strong ambition to progress and enjoys working collaboratively within a vibrant team. As well as technical competence, we are looking for someone with the ability to think laterally, who possesses first class communication skills, has strong commercial awareness, who will provide an exemplary service to our clients.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

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.

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 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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