Senior Project Manager

Overview

Become a vital member of our Buildings & Place Project & Programme Management team in the Yorkshire region based in Newcastle or Stockton. Join us, and you ll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It s about recognising everyone s contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

We are looking for Project Managers at all levels, as result of our continued success. Bring your collaborative, motivated, detail-oriented approach to our wide variety of projects across the region. Your technical competence, lateral thinking, first-class communication skills, and robust commercial awareness will be crucial in delivering better for our clients and communities, and will enable you to thrive in our vibrant, supportive team.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what s important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

• Effective delivery of project management services in a client facing role. Co-locating at a client office for a day or two a week is often required to develop relationships and deliver a high-quality service.
• Lead the management and execution of construction projects through the whole project life cycle, utilising best practice methodology.
• Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with Atkins
  
  Réalis values.
• Act as Client interface in providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder and first point of contact.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of projects placed under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project accounts, governance, and resource requirements.
• Ensuring service delivery compliance with Atkins
  
  Réalis policies, toolkits, and standards.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to team members.
• Work with colleagues to mentor, coordinate and support the development activities of junior team members.
• Supporting the development of new business opportunities in line with business strategy and looking for market opportunities for new or repeat business.
• Support the preparation of fee proposals and bid submissions.
• Support senior colleagues on large scale projects.

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a construction related discipline with post graduate experience.
• A chartered member (or working towards) of a recognised professional institute (MRICS, CIOB, MAPM or equivalent).
• A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach able to work on your own initiative.
• Experience of building positive Client relationships and business networks.
• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology.
• Specific knowledge and experience of delivery projects for Local and Central Government is desirable, particularly in the education and residential sectors.
• Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
• Experience of administering standard UK building contracts (NEC and JCT forms) and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry.
• Committed to ongoing personal development.
• A valid driving licence.

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.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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