Project Manager - Power and Energy Solutions

Job Description Overview

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent is free from distinctions. Flexible and remote working is central to our culture, with options such as reduced weeks, extra leave and support for those returning from a career break. At Atkins

Réalis we deliver transformative projects that lower carbon emissions and secure future energy. Our Power & Energy Solutions Practice works on energy storage, power and industrial assets, and transmission & distribution. We are involved in feasibility studies, FEED, detailed design, site surveys and design verification, across projects such as hydrogen production, gas & hydrogen storage, electrical transmission, battery storage and industrial decarbonisation.

You are a versatile Project Manager leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across the UK and Europe. You collaborate with clients, guide colleagues, and contribute to an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver complex projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build close relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are safely delivered to programme, cost and quality objectives.
• Develop and agree budgets, managing forecast and actual costs.
• Facilitate the overall cross‑functional project team, applying performance management techniques and KPIs.
• Ensure resources are competent, efficiently mobilised and well supported.
• Prepare and communicate clear project updates for transparency across teams.
• Support safe, responsible project delivery and proactively manage risk.
• Identify and monitor project Health & Safety and Environmental risks and implement mitigations.

• Proven experience in a project‑management role delivering multi‑disciplinary engineering projects, with recent experience in an EPCM environment.
• Experience leading projects in highly regulated or energy‑related industries (e.g., Power Grids transmission & distribution, conventional power, oil and gas, chemicals, renewables or large‑scale infrastructure).
• Building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues and motivating diverse teams.
• High commercial acumen and expert knowledge of project planning and controls.
• Managing project budgets, resources and schedules with confidence.
• Sound judgement in risk management and project controls.
• Safety‑focused with an uncompromising approach to health, safety and risk management.
• Understanding of the role of Designer and Principal Designer or Principal Contractor under CDM.
• Experience working with standard contract models and contributing to innovative commercial approaches.

Competitive salaries, employee rewards, comprehensive benefits you can tailor to your wellbeing, and opportunities for training and professional development. We offer a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance work and personal life.

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be conditional upon obtaining an appropriate clearance level. The vetting process is carried out by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency for at least five years. Please do not provide details of any current or prior security clearance in your application.

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Réalis is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.