Practice Manager - Bridges and Civils and Northern Ireland
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Management
Operations Management, BD Manager, Project & Program Management
Job Description Overview
Lead and grow our Bridges and Civils teams across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast, bringing together people development, client relationships and technical capability. As Practice Manager, you’ll help lead high-quality civil and structural engineering across new-build, renewal, maintenance and assessment work. Our major clients include Transport Scotland, Department for Infrastructure, local authorities, Network Rail, Highways England, design and build contractors and other specialist clients.
You’ll collaborate with national and international design teams to develop solutions that have positive, sustainable impacts on society and the environment. You’ll join an environment where different perspectives, expertise and knowledge are valued, and everyone’s voice is treated equally. We offer flexible working, with typical attendance at any AtkinsRéalis office for 2–3 days per week. Ask us about our flexible and remote working policies and how they could support your life outside work.
and client relationships
Grow the team in Scotland and Northern Ireland, working with market and business development colleagues to engage clients and promote our technical capabilities. Identify new opportunities and build relationships that generate repeat commissions. Coordinate with market and bid teams on bidding activities, providing technical input from the practice to support strategic bids.
People leadership and developmentProvide line management and oversee career and talent development through effective performance and development plans. Promote technical development and knowledge sharing.
Resources and commercial performanceContribute to meeting budget requirements by managing productivity, overheads, headcount and resources effectively. Act as hiring manager for the team, building a flexible workforce through permanent employees or supply-chain partners. Work with the Practice Director to ensure the team has sufficient resources and the right skills to deliver current and future market strategies.
Technical capability and deliveryDevelop the practice’s capability through the Design Transformation and Net Zero programmes. Support work allocation to the India-based GTC. Undertake technical delivery or project management as appropriate.
About youExperience of successfully leading teams and supporting individual performance and development. The ability to promote technical and delivery excellence, embrace digital innovation and respond flexibly to business needs. A collaborative approach to working with the Practice Director, other Practice Managers, market teams and wider stakeholders. Ideally Chartered or Incorporated status with a recognised UK professional institution. Ability to provide strong safety leadership within dynamic working environments.
Demonstrable evidence of using governance processes through the project lifecycle and for tenders. Experience in managing organisational change. Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
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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