Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Description Overview

Become a vital member of our Buildings & Place Project & Programme Management team in the Yorkshire region based in Leeds or Sheffield. 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 a 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.

Effectively deliver project management services in a client-facing role. Co-locate at a client office for a day or two a week to develop relationships and deliver a high-quality service. Lead the management and execution of construction projects through the whole lifecycle, utilising best practice methodology. Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with Atkins

Réalis values. Act as the client interface in providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder and first point of contact. Be responsible for the commercial success of projects under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project accounts, governance, and resource requirements. Ensure service delivery compliance with Atkins

Réalis policies, toolkits, and standards. Provide guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to team members. Mentor, coordinate and support the development activities of junior team members. Support the development of new business opportunities in line with the business strategy and identify market opportunities for new or repeat business. Prepare 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.
• 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 and 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.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. You will have opportunities for training and professional development, a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances. Be rewarded.

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

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.