At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project delivery teams and support clients in programme setup and performance management.
- Company: AtkinsRéalis is a centre of excellence for infrastructure project delivery across various sectors.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible holiday allowances, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Security clearance may be required, with a vetting process managed by UKSV.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to shape major infrastructure programmes and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Candidates should have senior leadership experience in project delivery and relevant qualifications like MSP or PRINCE2.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for the delivery of 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 Water Infrastructure, Defence Infrastructure, Nuclear, Aviation, Energy, Rail (stations), and Urban Developments.
We are looking for a highly experienced Associate Director – Project Controls to provide senior leadership across major infrastructure and transformation programmes. This role is focused on end‑to‑end project and programme delivery, supporting clients and delivery partners to achieve successful outcomes through strong leadership, governance, performance management, and stakeholder engagement. You will operate as a trusted senior advisor, helping clients shape delivery approaches, mobilise teams, manage performance, and embed continuous improvement across their programmes.
Responsibilities
- Providing senior leadership across project and programme delivery environments.
- Supporting clients in the successful setup, mobilisation, and delivery of programmes.
- Leading delivery teams and delivery partners to achieve agreed outcomes, benefits, and performance targets.
- Designing and embedding effective governance, decision‑making, and reporting arrangements.
- Driving delivery performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and executive teams.
- Facilitating delivery‑focused workshops, peer assists, and leadership sessions.
- Supporting business change, operating model design, and transformation initiatives.
- Coaching, mentoring, and developing high‑performing delivery teams and future leaders.
- Contributing to bid development and supporting strategic pursuits across key clients.
About You
- Senior leadership experience in Project Delivery / Programme Delivery / Programme Advisory.
- Proven experience delivering large‑scale programmes within regulated or public‑sector environments.
- Strong expertise in delivery governance, performance management, and assurance.
- Ability to operate confidently at executive and board level.
- Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams and delivery partners.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
- Experience in transport, defence, rail, digital or public‑sector programmes.
- Experience working within alliance or integrated delivery models.
- Strong interest in data, insight, and digital approaches to improving delivery performance.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification (desirable).
- MSP Practitioner and/or PRINCE2 Programme Manager.
- Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) or equivalent (desirable).
- Prosci® Change Management Practitioner (desirable).
- Membership of a recognised professional body (CMI, APM, etc.).
Rewards & Benefits
Explore competitive salaries, employee rewards, flexible holiday allowances, and a hybrid working culture to support a balanced professional and personal life. Training and professional development opportunities are available.
Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, the vetting process will be handled by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Candidates should not reference any current or prior security clearance in their application.
Diversity & Inclusion
At AtkinsRéalis, we are committed to an inclusive workplace. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities and offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee resource groups.
Equal Opportunities
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, age, religion or disability.
Associate / Associate Director Project Controls employer: SNC-Lavalin
AtkinsRéalis, located in the UK, values diversity and offers family-friendly policies. The team focuses on delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across sectors like Water, Defence, and Rail.
