Project Manager

Overview

AtkinsRéalis Transportation Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for the delivery of major transportation infrastructure projects. The team is responsible for delivery of design services across our markets of Rail and Transit, Highways and Local Transport, and extends into other sectors including Defence and Nuclear. We have a wide client base including HS2, National Highways, Network Rail, Irish Rail, Local Authorities, and several Principal Contractors. There is an exciting opening within the PDP Rail and Transit team for a Project Manager to help deliver our growing portfolio of railway infrastructure projects.

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

• Lead projects from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Build, motivate, maintain, coach, guide, and develop teams.
• Work with resource managers to plan ahead and ensure the right skills are available. Align teams on scope, timelines, costs, risks, and interfaces.
• Track and report project progress against key targets including programme, quality, financials, and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with company, client, and industry standards. Manage risks, opportunities, and contract changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities for future work.
• Act as Bid Manager on selective pursuits, working with Market teams to secure new projects.
• Share best practices, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the wider project management community.

About You

• Several years of infrastructure delivery experience, gained within a consultancy environment 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 delivered for clients such as Network Rail, HS2, Transport for London, Transport for Greater Manchester, and Principal Contractors.
• Experience of leading multi‑disciplinary design teams (≥£1m design fees) either as part of design & build contracts or for design development commissions.
• Understanding of design delivery, assurance, and change control.
• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with clients and internal teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• 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 (e.g., MAPM, MICE, PMQ, or equivalent) – desirable.

Rewards & benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a range of benefits that can be tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities help you grow your skills and expertise. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances enable a balanced work and personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. With a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we aim to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance: This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be contingent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance and the vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV). Candidates may need to provide proof of UK residency of five years or longer.

Equal opportunities: As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer 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.

Family‑friendly and inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups support all employees in a culture where everyone feels they belong.