Local Transport Account Lead - Complex Projects, Midlands

Make ambitious visions possible.

Welcome to AtkinsRéalis, Complex Projects, Delivery Partner.

Join us on some of the most exciting and prestigious construction challenges around the globe. As part of a friendly, collaborative team, you’ll be valued equally – and together, we’ll deliver excellence for people and the environment. You’ll also enjoy all the training and progression you need to take you through the glass ceiling.

We encourage our people to find a work-life balance that helps them thrive. So, ask us how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We hear and recognise all our people’s different perspectives. Some of our recent pledges have been for Women’s Equality and being a ‘Disability Confident’ and ‘Inclusive Employer.’ We’re entering an exciting phase of sustained growth across our Local Transport sector, and we’re now looking to bring in exceptional talent to strengthen both our client development and project delivery capability.

Our success is built on the quality of our people, the strength of our client relationships and our ability to deliver outstanding outcomes and we’re looking to build on that momentum.

As part of this growth, we are recruiting an Associate Director to join our Local Transport team. We welcome applicants from any project delivery practice, for example Project Management, Quantity Surveying or similar, who are passionate about delivering excellent work and building lasting client partnerships.

You’ll play a key role in helping us achieve our core goals: happy clients, great assets and unlocking the full potential of our people. As a visible leader within the region, you will be the primary point of contact for Local Transport clients, nurturing relationships and positioning us for future opportunities,

This is a blended role that balances hands-on project delivery with strategic client engagement. You will spend part of your time delivering projects and programmes to the highest standard, ensuring technical excellence and championing innovation. The rest of your time will be focused on sustaining and growing our client base across the region through proactive engagement and business development.

Join our Complex Project team and help shape one of our most exciting and fast‑growing markets while progressing your own career within a supportive, collaborative and ambitious environment.

As a key member of our Local Transport leadership team, your purpose is twofold: to deliver high‑quality projects that build trusted client relationships and to drive growth across the region through strong engagement and business development.

• Deliver excellent projects that build trust and create repeat work.
  • You will take a leading role in delivering Local Transport projects and programmes, acting with integrity and confidence to ensure our clients receive exceptional service and real value.
  • Your focus on high-quality outcomes, innovation and continuous improvement will help secure ongoing and repeat work through excellent delivery.
• Grow client relationships and develop new opportunities in the region.
  • You will be the primary point of contact for Local Transport clients in the region, nurturing existing relationships and building new ones. Working collaboratively across wider business units, you will ensure clients experience the full strength of AtkinsRéalis.
  • You will lead or support business development activities including engagement, bid preparation, fee proposals and positioning for future opportunities.
• Contribute to sector strategy and continuous improvement.
  • You will support the Sector Director and wider Local Transport team in implementing our win-work strategy, staying informed on industry trends, and…