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Project Manager
Role: Project Manager – London, UK
About the Practice
The AtkinsRéalis Project Delivery Practice is our centre of excellence for delivering major infrastructure programmes, combining a high-performing project management team with a market-leading capability.
We specialise in delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile and transformative projects across key sectors:
- Water Infrastructure
- Defence
- Aviation
- Energy
With continued growth, we are looking for Project Managers to join our London-based team, supporting an expanding and diverse portfolio of work. We’re particularly interested in candidates with consultancy experience and a proven ability to deliver complex, large-scale projects.
Why this role matters This is a platform to:
- Take ownership, influence outcomes, and build trusted client relationships.
- Develop your profile within a leading global consultancy.
- Make a meaningful impact on project delivery and business growth.
Our experienced leaders will support and empower you throughout your journey.
The Role
In this Project Manager position, you will be responsible for:
Core Responsibilities
- Leading projects end-to-end, from business case development through to construction and handover.
- Managing programmes, cost, risk, and change control, ensuring robust governance and reporting frameworks.
-Taking accountability for both technical and commercial performance, including:
- Effective contract administration.
- Maintaining high standards of quality.
- Leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, including:
- Consultants
- Designers
- Contractors
- Providing clear and proactive reporting to Senior Project Managers and Project Directors, covering:
- Performance insights
- Risks
- Opportunities
- Acting as the primary client contact, building and sustaining:
- Strong, trusted, and long-term stakeholder relationships.
- Supporting business development by:
- Identifying opportunities for repeat work.
- Promoting AtkinsRéalis’ capabilities.
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About You
We seek passionate, collaborative professionals who demonstrate:
- Strong project delivery skills, paired with commercial awareness and stakeholder management.
- Proven experience delivering projects within one or more of our growth sectors.
- A robust grasp of:
- Project controls
- Assurance
- Risk management—with a structured, proactive approach.
- Sound commercial acumen, including expertise in:
- Fee management
- Financial reporting
- Knowledge of industry-standard contracts, especially:
- NEC3, NEC4 and/or bespoke contract forms (with relevant application experience).
- Confidence in client-facing roles, skills to:
- Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
- Expertise in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
- Professional accreditation (e.g., MAPM, MICE, PMQ) or working towards it.
- A highly organised, proactive approach, capable of independent and collaborative work.
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Rewards & Benefits
Our tailored reward package supports you at every stage of your life and career, including:
- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- A wide range of benefits, customisable for:
- Health & wellbeing
- Financial growth
- Lifestyle
- Professional training opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.
- Hybrid working culture & flexible holiday allowances, enabling balance between exceptional work and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We are the future of engineering, combining technology and expertise to transform infrastructure and energy systems. Our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers partner with clients to engineer innovation for a better world.
Additional Information
Security Clearance: This role may require clearance at UKSV level. Applicants may need to provide proof of 5+ years’ continuous UK residency and will be assessed before final offers.
Inclusivity & Commitment: AtkinsRéalis values diversity and ensures all employees thrive. We offer:
- Family friendly & flexible working policies
- Supportive employee resource groups
- As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to interview candidates with disabilities who meet the role’s essential criteria.
For more details, visit AtkinsRéalis Careers or explore our LinkedIn.
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