Associate Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis

Project Manager delivering infrastructure projects across Defence, Water and Nuclear sectors for AtkinsRéalis. Managing multidisciplinary teams, contracts, budgets, risks and client relationships from inception to completion.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and contract administration throughout the project life cycle, with a strong focus on client engagement, risk management, and team development. Proficient in managing multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, safety standards, and corporate governance.

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Project ManagementContract AdministrationNEC3/NEC4 Contract UnderstandingMulti-Disciplinary Project DeliveryClient Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementContract AdministrationDesign ManagementRisk ManagementChange ControlBIM UnderstandingBudget ManagementKPI MonitoringRIBA Stages 0–7 ExperienceSubcontractor Procurement

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsClient-Facing SkillsCoachingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

PMQ or Equivalent Project Management Competence

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure Project DeliveryConsultancy EnvironmentSafety StandardsBusiness AcumenWork Winning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver project management and contract administration through the project life cycle
Establish common understanding of requirements, scope, programme, costs, constraints, risks and interfaces
Lead, build, motivate, coach, guide and develop project teams
Communicate, liaise and engage with clients
Deliver project governance in line with corporate and business policies, directives, guidance and procedures
Prioritize safety throughout project delivery
Manage projects within agreed client and AtkinsRéalis budgets
Manage project risks and opportunities from inception through completion
Administer and negotiate change control
Manage approved subcontractor procurement processes
Monitor and report project performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets
Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers and other team members
Deliver projects in accordance with AtkinsRéalis values, safety, integrity, collaboration and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of multi-disciplinary infrastructure project delivery experience, ideally within a consultancy environment
Project Management, Engineering, Building Surveying or Architectural background
Experience in design management, project management and contract administration
PMQ or equivalent recognized competence in Project Management is desirable
Understanding and experience deploying construction contracts, particularly NEC3 or NEC4 and/or bespoke contracts
Experience managing or assisting with projects from inception to completion, covering RIBA Stages 0–7 or equivalent
Experience working closely with multi-disciplinary design teams
Strong client-facing and customer service skills
Ability to lead delivery teams positively and confidently
Excellent interpersonal skills
Sound business acumen and strong risk/commercial awareness
Aptitude for work winning, bid processes and different pricing models
Understanding of BIM
Proactive, flexible and adaptable working attitude
Current driving licence
Ability to obtain the relevant security clearance if required; vetting may require proof of at least 5 years' UK residency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances
Family friendly and inclusive employment policies
Flexible working arrangements
Employee resource groups