Job Description

Overview

Lead Delivery Excellence. Enable Project Success. Engineer a Better future.

At AtkinsRéalis, we believe in fostering innovation, empowering our teams and delivering results that matter to our secure government clients. Are you ready to join our Project Management team to take up a vital role in shaping some of our important secure government projects? We offer a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent thrives.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we’re here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. Talk to us about what’s ideal for you – we offer various flexible working patterns and options to buy/sell leave. If you’re returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

You’ll also benefit from a clear path for career development, access to industry-leading training, and a supportive environment that empowers you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact. We also offer our AtkinsRéalis Certified Project Professional (ACPP) certification which formally endorses the skills of our senior project professionals. It is recognised by the APM as a fast–track, Pathway 4, route to Chartership.

Your Role

Bring your expertise to the Secure Government Business Unit as a Project Manager where you’ll be responsible for the successful delivery of some of our secure government projects. You will report to the Project Director and some of your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering as the main point of contact for the client whilst managing the end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with Secure Government governance and our Project Management Framework standards.
• Developing and maintaining the Project Management Plan, Quality Plan, and Risk Register.
• Monitoring and controlling project performance against schedule, cost, and quality baselines.
• Managing suppliers and ensuring all commercial and contractual obligations are met, including those related to security and confidentiality.
• Defining project organisation and roles; building high-performing psychologically safe teams.
• Understand and sell the capabilities and services we can offer to the project and end client.
• Pursuing opportunities for contract extensions and supporting business development through proactive engagement during delivery whilst building a trusted partnership with the client.

About you

• Demonstrable experience in project management. Experience within secure government, MOD or Critical National Infrastructure markets are desirable, but not essential.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and ensure financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Commercial awareness and financial management capability.
• Understanding of risk management, quality assurance, and government security processes.
• Familiarity with project management tools and systems (e.g., EcoSys, secure document management).
• PM accreditation aligned to project risk categorisation and security requirements.
• Results-focused with the drive to keep on learning.
• Effective verbal and written communication, active listening, and empathy.
• Ability to work well in a team with a collaborative & innovative mindset.
• Manage client demands whilst contributing to the development of the Delivery Optimisation sub-practice and Core Market.

Reward & 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.

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.