About the role

  • Project Manager ensuring successful delivery of complex projects at AtkinsRéalis. Driving performance and alignment with governance standards in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Defining project organisation and roles; building high-performing, psychologically safe teams.
  • Developing and maintaining the Project Management Plan, Quality Plan, and Risk Register.
  • Monitoring and controlling project performance against schedule, cost, and quality baselines.
  • Managing suppliers and ensuring all commercial and contractual obligations are met, including those related to security and confidentiality.
  • Understanding and promoting the capabilities and services we can offer to the project and end client.
  • Pursuing opportunities for contract extensions and supporting business development through proactive engagement during delivery, while building trusted partnerships with clients.
  • Guiding multi-disciplinary teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving strategic planning and benefits realisation.

Requirements

  • Experience managing projects or programmes, ideally with exposure to secure‑government, MOD or Critical National Infrastructure (desirable but not essential).
  • Strong commercial acumen, including budget control and financial reporting.
  • Understanding of risk management, quality assurance and government security processes.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and systems (e.g., EcoSys, secure document management).
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, explore and influence.
  • A collaborative, inclusive and solutions‑focused mindset.
  • For more senior roles: experience leading large programmes, shaping delivery strategy and mentoring others.

Benefits

  • Meaningful work on mission‑critical projects.
  • Clear development pathways, including the AtkinsRéalis Certified Project Professional (ACPP) — a fast‑track, APM‑recognised route to Chartership.
  • Access to industry-leading training, coaching and specialist communities of practice.
  • A highly inclusive culture, backed by our “Women in Defence” and “Women in Aviation and Aerospace” pledges, and MoD Gold Employer Recognition Award.
  • Opportunities to shape your career, from delivering complex projects to influencing strategy and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
  • Flexibility with a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

Job title

Project Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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