Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis

Project Manager delivering construction projects for AtkinsRéalis, ensuring stakeholder engagement and commercial success. Collaborating on multi-disciplinary teams with an emphasis on best practice methodology.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeNewcastle upon Tyne • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Effective delivery of project management services in a client facing role
Co-locating at a client office for a day or two a week is often required to develop relationships and deliver a high-quality service
Lead the management and execution of construction projects through the whole project life cycle, utilising best practice methodology
Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with AtkinsRéalis values
Act as Client interface in providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder and first point of contact
Responsibility for the commercial success of projects placed under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project accounts, governance, and resource requirements
Ensuring service delivery compliance with AtkinsRéalis policies, toolkits, and standards
Provide guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to team members
Work with colleagues to mentor, coordinate and support the development activities of junior team members
Supporting the development of new business opportunities in line with business strategy and looking for market opportunities for new or repeat business
Support the preparation of fee proposals and bid submissions
Support senior colleagues on large scale projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a construction related discipline with post graduate experience
A chartered member (or working towards) of a recognised professional institute (MRICS, CIOB, MAPM or equivalent)
A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach able to work on your own initiative
Experience of building positive Client relationships and business networks
Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology
Specific knowledge and experience of delivery projects for Local and Central Government is desirable, particularly in the education and residential sectors
Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude
Experience of administering standard UK building contracts (NEC and JCT forms) and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes
Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry
Committed to ongoing personal development
A valid driving licence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementconstruction project executionproject life cycle managementproject accounts managementgovernanceresource managementUK building contractsNEC contractsJCT contractsHealth & Safety legislation

Soft Skills

client relationship buildingcollaborationleadershipmentoringinitiativecommunicationbusiness developmentteam coordinationinnovative approachpositive attitude

Certifications

degree in construction related disciplinechartered member (MRICS, CIOB, MAPM or equivalent)