Senior Project Manager in London

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation, delivering transformative projects across the built environment. Within our Buildings & Places business, we provide strategic advisory, project management and delivery services across commercial, workplace, residential, education, healthcare and public sector developments.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our London Project Management team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of complex capital projects and programmes for key Property sector clients, working within fast-paced and operational environments. You will play a critical role in managing stakeholder relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful project outcomes from inception through to completion. Experience in delivering M&E and building services projects would be highly desirable given the nature of several current commissions and client requirements.

Your role

• Lead the successful delivery of capital projects and programmes across the Property sector from business case through to completion.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, developing trusted relationships and providing strategic project leadership.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee programme, cost, risk, governance and reporting activities, ensuring effective project controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate project activities within occupied and operational environments, balancing business continuity and delivery objectives.
• Provide clear and concise reporting to clients and senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.
• Mentor and support junior project managers, sharing best practice and contributing to team development.
• Support business growth through excellent client service, repeat business opportunities and participation in business development activities.

About you

• Proven experience delivering capital projects within a consultancy, client-side or contractor environment.
• Strong track record of managing complex projects and programmes in fast-paced client environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills with the ability to influence and build long-term relationships.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating consultants and contractors.
• Good commercial awareness with a strong understanding of project controls, risk management and governance.
• Knowledge and experience of administering projects under JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Professional membership or chartered status with APM, RICS, CIOB or an equivalent professional body, or working towards chartership.
• Experience delivering M&E, building services or infrastructure-related projects within operational or corporate property environments would be advantageous.

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.

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.

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.