Senior Rail & Transit Project Manager | UK Leader

## Senior Project Manager (Transportation PDP Rail and Transit)Applylocations: GB.United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R- ### **Job Description**## Overview**Be trusted to make great things happen.**You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.AtkinsRéalis Transportation Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for the delivery of major transportation infrastructure projects and combines the best in project management and design management to provide a full suite of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The team is responsible for delivery of design services across our markets of Rail and Transit, Highways and Local Transport, and lean out into other sectors including Defence and Nuclear. We have a wide client base including HS2, National Highways, Network Rail, Irish Rail, Local Authorities, as well as several Principal Contractors.This is an exciting opportunity within the PDP Rail and Transit team for an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to lead the successful delivery of our projects, influence the growth and development of the project management team and progress into a Project Director role.With a home office in Bristol, London, Cardiff or Swindon, this role requires flexibility to travel two to three days per week across the UK and Ireland to be involved in some of our most exciting flagship projects.## Your role**Project Delivery and Team Leadership*** Lead major rail projects as a Senior Project Manager, or smaller rail projects as a Project Director.* Make sure projects meet revenue, profit and cash-flow targets, with clear reporting.* Lead multi-disciplinary teams, including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Design Managers.* Plan resources with resource managers to make sure projects are properly supported.* Keep teams aligned on scope, programme, cost, risk, constraints and interfaces.**Governance and Commercial Management*** Make sure projects meet client, governance, technical, HSE and quality requirements.* Manage project delivery and contract administration through the full project life cycle.**Team Development and Community Contribution*** Share best practice and lessons learned across the project management community.* Support and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and other team members.**Client and Business Growth*** Build strong client relationships to support successful rail project delivery and win repeat work.* Support Regional Client Directors in shaping and delivering the regional rail strategy.* Lead bids for rail opportunities, with a strong focus on deliverable and well-planned solutions.## About you* Significant experience of Project Manager roles on large scale multidisciplinary UK infrastructure projects (>£5M design fees per annum) gained within a consultancy environment (through design & build contracts or design development commissions) or in applicable roles for client or contractor organisations.* Project/Engineering Management background with experience of the Heavy Rail or Light Rail/Mass Transit sector gained delivering work for clients such as Network Rail, HS2, Transport for London, Transport for Greater Manchester and Principal Contractors.* Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with clients so that AtkinsRéalis’ commercial objectives are protected and met.* Good understanding of design procedures, change control, checking and review requirements.* Understanding of various forms of contract, in particular NEC3 or 4 and/or bespoke forms, and experience of deploying them.* Professional membership and recognised level of Project Management competence (eg. MAPM, MICE, PMQ, ChPP, or equivalent) – desirable.## Rewards & benefitsExplore 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.Be rewarded. Find out more.## About AtkinsRéalisWe'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.Find out more.## 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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.**#LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #LI-Transportation** #J-18808-Ljbffr