Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis

Birmingham, UKhybridPosted Jun 18, 2026

About the role

Overview

We are seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to join our growing Midlands practice, based in Birmingham (or Nottingham). You will lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value schemes across sectors including commercial offices, industrial/logistics, aviation infrastructure, and public sector programmes. This role combines project leadership, client relationship management and commercial accountability, with the opportunity to play a visible role in shaping regional delivery.

Your role

Lead the delivery of projects through the full lifecycle, applying best practice PM methodology.

Act as the primary client interface and trusted advisor.

Take responsibility for project commercial performance, governance and resourcing.

Lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive collaborative behaviours across stakeholders.

Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to junior team members.

Manage procurement strategies, tender processes and contract administration.

Ensure compliance with AtkinsRéalis systems, standards and policies.

Support business development and contribute to winning new work.

About you

Degree qualified with significant relevant experience.

Chartered professional (MRICS, MCIOB, CHPP or equivalent).

Strong track record of delivering projects across public and/or private sectors.

Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.

Commercially astute with experience managing project financials.

Experience with JCT and NEC contracts and procurement strategies.

Rewards & benefits

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.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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