Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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Take our vision into the future. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice and together we face our clients' problems head‑on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture.

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The Atkins

Réalis Infrastructure Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for delivering infrastructure projects and combines project and design management to provide a full suite of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The team delivers design services across Water Infrastructure, Defence, Infrastructure, Nuclear, Aviation, Energy, Rail (stations) and Urban Developments. We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident Project Manager to join our North, Scotland and Northern Ireland (NS&NI) practice, based from the Newcastle office.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for projects from inception through to completion.

• Deliver project management and contract administration through the project life cycle, ensuring common understanding of scope, programme, costs, constraints, risk and interfaces.
• Lead the project team – build, motivate, coach and develop the team while communicating and engaging with the client.
• Deliver governance arrangements for projects, implementing corporate and business policies, directives, guidance and procedures.
• Prioritise safety throughout delivery and manage the project within agreed budgets.
• Manage risk (and opportunity) from inception through to completion.
• Administer and negotiate change control from inception through to completion.
• Manage approved sub‑contractor procurement processes.
• Monitor and report project performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers and other team members as required.
• Deliver projects in accordance with Atkins
  
  Réalis Values – Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence.

• Engineering background with design management, project management and contract administration experience.
• Experience in a Project Management position, managing design projects from inception to completion.
• Experience working closely with multi‑disciplinary design teams.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and flexible working attitude, adaptable to challenges.
• APM PMQ (or equivalent) recognised level of competence in Project Management – desirable.
• Experience deploying construction contracts, particularly NEC3/4 or bespoke forms.
• Strong client‑facing and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead a delivery team confidently with appropriate knowledge, skills and attitude.

Explore rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of extensive training and professional development opportunities. Our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances support a great job and fulfilling personal life.

We are a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation that connects people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we aim to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by UK Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong – a place to thrive and develop to be their best. We offer inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.