Project Manager

Overview

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organisation. We connect people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Buildings and Places team deliver a wide range of projects across the UK and internationally. The strength of our people and how we work together allows us to deliver these projects. Join us and you'll be part of a collaborative team where you're supported to do your job well and develop your career.

We are growing our Project & Programme Management team in Scotland, with a base in Glasgow. You'll support delivery across a mix of sectors including public sector, education, residential and commercial.

We are looking for Project Managers to support our continued growth.

Bring a practical, organised approach and a focus on delivery. You'll work closely with senior colleagues, manage projects or workstreams, and build strong relationships with clients and teams.

We offer flexible and hybrid working, so we can support your commitments outside work as well.

Your role

• Deliver project management services in a client‑facing role, maintaining regular contact and building strong relationships.
• Support the delivery of construction projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Manage smaller projects or defined workstreams within larger programmes.
• Work with senior colleagues and support project planning, risk management, and reporting.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders on your projects.
• Support commercial performance, including project tracking, cost control, and resource planning.
• Ensure delivery aligns with AtkinsRéalis processes, standards, and governance.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across design and delivery.
• Support junior team members where required and contribute to team development.
• Identify opportunities to add value for clients and support repeat business.
• Contribute to bids and fee proposals where required.

About You

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a construction or related discipline.
• Working towards or recently achieved chartership (MRICS, CIOB, APM or similar).
• Solid project management experience within the construction sector.
• Experience working with clients and building strong working relationships.
• Experience supporting delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of UK construction contracts (NEC, SBCC, JCT).
• Understanding of procurement routes and project controls.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety and environmental requirements.
• Able to manage your own workload and support team delivery.
• Keen to develop and progress your career.
• Full UK driving licence.

Rewards & benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities are available. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances help balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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.

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.

Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong. We offer 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.