Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis

Senior Project Manager leading project management services and team collaboration in construction at AtkinsRéalis. Delivering excellence through strong client relationships and project execution in the UK.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Effective delivery of project management services in a client facing role
Lead the management and execution of construction projects through the whole project life cycle
Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders
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
Ensuring service delivery compliance with AtkinsRéalis policies, toolkits, and standards
Provide guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to team members
Supporting the development of new business opportunities in line with business strategy

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)
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, SBCC and JCT forms)
Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry
A valid driving licence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
A brilliant range of benefits
Opportunities for training and professional development
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementconstruction project executiontechnical expertiseproject management methodologyUK building contractsNEC contractsSBCC contractsJCT contractsHealth & Safety legislationEnvironmental legislation

Soft Skills

client relationship managementcollaborative relationshipsleadershipguidancecommunicationbusiness developmentstakeholder managementteam managementinterpersonal skillsnetworking

Certifications

degree in constructionMRICSCIOBMAPM