Project Manager/ Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis

Birmingham, UKhybridPosted Jul 27, 2026
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About the role

Overview

AtkinsRéalis' UK Transportation business brings together the capabilities of our Rail, Highway and Local Transport teams, into a single business of 3,000 talented engineering professionals transport planners and consultants. The unique breadth of services in Transportation, combined with our scale, makes AtkinsRéalis the leading UK transportation infrastructure consultancy. We create a culture and environment to inspire our people, ensure collaboration with our clients and continue to shape the future of mobility.

We are looking to recruit a Project/Senior Project Manager to join our Enhancements team, helping secure and to deliver £ multi-Million rail infrastructure projects and programmes of works across the portfolio.

The role is to manage our experienced design and delivery organisations, located in the UK. Managing key projects and client accounts to ensure AtkinsRéalis are the first choice for our clients. Travel can be expected within the role to be present in AtkinsRéalis, project and client offices depending on project requirements.

Your role

Deliver major multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, delivering on time and to budget.

Lead the win work process in bid management and securing future opportunities and growth.

To ensure Safety is maintained and promoted along with promoting the highest standards of safety at site.

To establish & build relationships with Alliance partners, key suppliers, contractors & internal stakeholders.

Managing supply chain and sub-contracts with confidence.

Overseeing a range of projects, managing multiple demands and stakeholders at a given time.

About you

Experience of managing complex multidisciplinary design projects working within multidisciplinary teams across a wide array of GRIP/PACE stages.

Significant experience in the management of Multi-disciplinary Railway Engineering Design.

Strong client and industry connections to harness future opportunities and growth.

Able to establish and build relationships with suppliers, client/contractors and internal stakeholders.

Good communication, teamwork, negotiation, conflict management and leadership skills.

Qualifications and membership to the Association for Project Management or relevant Engineering body.

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.

Be rewarded.

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.

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