Overview
The AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for the delivery of infrastructure projects and combines the best in project management and design management to provide a full suite of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The team is responsible for delivery of design services across our markets of Water Infrastructure, Defence Infrastructure, Nuclear, Aviation, Energy, Rail (stations), and Urban Developments. We have an exciting vacancy within the Infrastructure PDP and are seeking an enthusiastic and confident Project Manager to join our North, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (NS&NI) practice, based in the Newcastle or Stockton-on-Tees office. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to take the next step in their career and take responsibility for projects from inception through to completion. You will be an established Project Manager within the infrastructure sector; this role offers the chance to develop your career and expand your experiences across a wide range of challenging and exciting projects across varied markets. The position is likely to combine agile working from our NS&NI offices with time at client offices and sites.
Your role
* Delivery of project management and contract administration through the project life cycle.
* Ensuring that there is a common understanding of requirements and scope, programme, costs, constraints, risk and interfaces across the team.
* Leading the project team – building, motivating, maintaining, coaching, guiding, and developing the team.
* Communicating, liaising, and engaging with the client on a project-by-project basis.
* Deliver governance arrangements for projects within corporate and business policies, directives, guidance, and procedures to ensure a robust outcome.
* Ensure safety is prioritised throughout delivery.
* Manage the project within client and AtkinsRéalis agreed budgets.
* Management of Risk (and Opportunity) for the project from inception through to completion.
* Administer and negotiate change control from inception through to completion.
* Manage approved sub-contractor procurement processes.
* Clear and accurate monitoring and reporting of project performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets; both internally and externally.
* Mentoring and developing Assistant Project Managers and other team members, as required.
* Cognisant delivery of projects and tasks in accordance with the AtkinsRéalis Values; Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation.
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) recognised 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.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Sound business acumen and strong risk/commercial awareness to deliver profits.
* 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.
* Current driving licence.
Rewards & 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 range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances provide a balance between a great job and a fulfilling personal life.
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 during the 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 refer to or include any current or previously held security clearance details in your conversation or application.
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. 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 abilities.
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