Job Description

Overview

Shape the places that matter. Lead with impact. Deliver at scale.

At AtkinsRéalis, we’re redefining how complex projects are delivered across the built environment—combining technical excellence, digital innovation, and a genuinely collaborative culture. Our Project & Programme Management team within Buildings & Places (Property) is trusted to deliver some of the UK’s most high-profile and challenging developments.

We’re looking for a high-calibre Senior Project Manager to join our London team—someone operating within a consultancy environment, experienced in leading complex projects and client relationships, and ready to play a central role in both project delivery and business growth.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a dynamic and growing team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors such as commercial real estate, education, public sector, heritage, and mixed-use development.

This role is suited to an experienced Senior Project Manager ready to step into a senior leadership position—owning major commissions, acting as a trusted advisor to clients, and influencing outcomes across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Your role

• Leading the delivery of complex, high-value projects across the full lifecycle—from strategy and procurement through to construction and handover
• Acting as a senior client advisor, building strong, lasting relationships and providing strategic guidance
• Taking full accountability for programme, cost, risk, and change management, ensuring robust governance throughout
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Chairing senior project meetings, including governance boards and risk workshops
• Overseeing procurement strategies and administering contracts (e.g. JCT / NEC)
• Managing project financials, including fee proposals, forecasting, and commercial performance
• Driving project performance—proactively identifying risks, unlocking opportunities, and resolving challenges
• Supporting account leadership—contributing to client development, pipeline growth, and repeat business
• Leading, mentoring, and developing Project Managers and Assistant PMs, supporting professional growth and chartership

About you

We’re keen to hear from candidates currently working in a project management consultancy, with a proven track record of delivering projects of similar scale and complexity, and a strong client-facing presence.

Essential:

• Significant experience in project management within the built environment
• Proven track record delivering building projects from inception to completion, including complex or high-value schemes
• Strong leadership experience—managing teams, consultants, and stakeholders effectively
• Confident in a client-facing, advisory role, with the ability to build trust and influence decisions
• In-depth understanding of project governance, risk management, and delivery frameworks
• Experience administering JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Chartered (or equivalent) with a recognised professional body (e.g. RICS, APM, CIOB)
• Strong commercial acumen, including financial management and reporting

Desirable:

• Experience across both public and private sector clients
• Track record in business development, bid writing, and account growth
• Experience mentoring team members through professional accreditation/chartership
• Awareness of construction market trends, procurement strategies, and industry best practice

Why AtkinsRéalis?

• High-impact projects: Lead major, complex schemes that shape communities and the built environment
• Leadership opportunity: A platform to influence clients, mentor teams, and contribute to business growth
• Career progression: Structured development support
• Collaborative culture: A supportive, inclusive environment where expertise and ideas are valued
• Flexibility: Hybrid working and a genuine commitment to work-life balance

What Makes This Role Different

This is a leadership role with real influence—not just delivering projects, but shaping client relationships, developing teams, and contributing to the strategic growth of the business.

You’ll be empowered to take ownership, supported by senior leadership, and positioned to build a strong personal brand within a globally recognised consultancy.

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.

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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.

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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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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.