Associate Director Project Management

Overview

Atkins

Réalis is a world‑leading design, engineering, and project management organization that connects people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. In Edinburgh, we are seeking a high‑calibre Associate Director for our Project & Programme Management Team.

• Lead and deliver high‑quality projects and technical excellence for clients across our key market sectors.
• Act as the primary client interface, demonstrating service delivery and acting as a key stakeholder and account lead.
• Drive the management and execution of construction projects through the whole life cycle, utilising best practice methodology.
• Ensure commercial success of projects, managing accounts, governance, and resource requirements.
• Implement service delivery compliance with Atkins
  
  Réalis policies, toolkits, and standards.
• Provide line management, guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to team members.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Collaborate with regional and UK sector and account leads to develop new business opportunities.
• Prepare fee proposals and bid submissions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of legal and technical matters relevant to the work in the UK and Northern Ireland.
• Apply fundamentals of quality assurance and environmental management in compliance with organisational policies.
• Promote a safe working environment and monitor interactions in accordance with company values.

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a construction‑related discipline.
• Professional membership of a recognised institution (MRICS, MAPM or equivalent).
• Experience in building positive client relationships and business networks.
• Effective leadership of project management services in a client‑facing role.
• Experience delivering successful projects through recognised project management methodology.
• Familiarity with standard UK building contracts (NEC, SBCC and JCT) and procurement routes.
• Sound technical project management knowledge and contractual review capability.
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry.
• Committed to ongoing personal development and a valid UK driving licence.

• Competitive salary and employee rewards.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowance.
• Health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits tailored to individual needs.

• Security clearance: this role may require security clearance; offers of employment will be contingent on obtaining the relevant level.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, offering family‑friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups.
• As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
• 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.