Senior Project Manager (Transportation Project Delivery Practice Highways and Local Transport)

Job Description Overview

Be trusted to make great things happen. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

AtkinsRéalis Transportation Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for the delivery of major transportation 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 Rail and Transit, Highways and Local Transport, and leans out into other sectors including Defence and Nuclear.

We have a wide client base including HS2, National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, Local Authorities, as well as several Principal Contractors. This is an exciting opportunity within the PDP Highways and Local Transport team for an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to lead the successful delivery of our projects, influence the growth and development of the project management team and progress into a Project Director role.

Project Delivery and Team Leadership

Lead major highways projects as a Senior Project Manager, or smaller highways projects as a Project Director. Make sure projects meet revenue, profit and cash-flow targets, with clear reporting.

Lead multi-disciplinary teams, including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Design Managers. Plan resources with resource managers to make sure projects are properly supported. Keep teams aligned on scope, programme, cost, risk, constraints and interfaces.

Governance and Commercial Management

Make sure projects meet client, governance, technical, HSE and quality requirements. Manage project delivery and contract administration through the full project life cycle.

Team Development and Community Contribution

Share best practice and lessons learned across the project management community. Support and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and other team members.

Client and Business Growth

Build strong client relationships to support successful highways project delivery and win repeat work. Support Regional Client Directors in shaping and delivering the regional strategic highway and local transport strategy. Lead bids for highways opportunities, with a strong focus on deliverable and well-planned solutions.

About you

Significant experience of Project Manager roles on large scale multidisciplinary UK infrastructure projects (>£5M design fees per annum) gained within a consultancy environment (through design & build contracts or design development commissions) or in applicable roles for client or contractor organisations.

• Project/Engineering Management background with experience of the strategic or local authority highway sector gained delivering work for clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland, Local Authorities and Principal Contractors.
• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with clients so that AtkinsRéalis' commercial objectives are protected and met.
• Good understanding of design procedures, change control, checking and review requirements.
• Understanding of various forms of contract, in particular NEC3 or 4 and/or bespoke forms, and experience of deploying them.
• BEng/MEng or MSc degree in civil engineering or equivalent - essential.
• Chartered Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent industry body - essential.
• Recognised level of Project Management competence (eg. MAPM, MICE, PMQ, ChPP, or equivalent) - desirable.
• Knowledge and experience to ensure safety in construction environments and demonstrable experience of CDM Regulations.

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 brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and 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 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.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

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.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.