Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis
London
Job Description

Overview

Shape a faster, smarter, safer future.

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.

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Work with us as a Project Manager in our Rail Sector, and you'll play a central role in making vital civil and structural designs a reality. You'll enjoy opportunities across a vast range of projects, from new builds to renewal, maintenance, and assessment works. Your skills and expertise will mean a lot to the business and our clients, such as Network Rail, Transport for London, Train Operating Companies and Principal Contractors. You'll be trusted to lead your team, knowing we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow. We work on a diverse range of significant and challenging projects across the UK and Ireland, within both Heavy and Light Rail environments, including the Southern Integrated Design (SID) Framework, Midland Main Line Upgrade as well as multiple station and depot projects.

The team also supports non-transportation civil engineering and structures projects throughout the UK and internationally such as Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor programme, as well as delivering a range of local authority projects for Councils across the UK.

Your role

  • Manage multi-disciplinary design projects, from optioneering, through outline & detailed design, to construction.
  • Independently carry out Project Management tasks and provide guidance to junior staff members.
  • Lead in-house and external teams in the design, assessment, and maintenance of projects.
  • Develop and agree scopes and manage the internal technical supply chain, including contracts, budgets, programme and quality of deliverables.
  • Deliver internal and external survey works.
  • Lead bids and tenders, winning work and developing Client relationships.
  • Provide mentorship and support those in their development aspirations.

About you

  • Strong Project Management skills, commercial awareness, financial control and ability to deliver across a range of contract types. This will include an ability to manage stakeholders, e.g. specialist suppliers, independent checkers and others.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to converse with a wide range of clients, stakeholders and colleagues across a number of engineering disciplines.
  • A degree in a related discipline.
  • Have an understanding of working within an Engineering Consulting business and Network Rail / TfL approval processes.
  • Experience of working with key clients such as Network Rail, Transport for London, Train Operating Companies and Principal Contractors.
  • Practical knowledge and experience of delivering Station and Depot schemes.
  • Proven knowledge in contract administration (NEC). JCT nice to have.
  • Be a member of the APM or capable of working towards MAPM qualified status.
  • Have in-depth experience within the Rail industry, delivering complex infrastructure projects (7-12 years' experience).

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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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.

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.

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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.
Posted 2026-09-27

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