Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of new and exciting ideas.

The CREWS team (Corporate Real Estate, Workplace and Services) is a high performing team with an excellent reputation across the AtkinsRéalis business for the management of their portfolio of office locations across the UK, Europe and Middle East. (This region may flex as we move to future ways of working). The current portfolio has approximately 150 properties split across the 3 regions. The offices are occupied by the AtkinsRéalis. The properties are generally Leasehold and a mixture of sole occupier and multi-occupied buildings. The CREWS Project Manager will report to the Director of Estates and Capital Projects. Our objective is to manage the CREWS portfolio efficiently and effectively and in line with the agreed Real Estate Strategy.

Our Vision is to provide professional and flexible workspaces that enable our people to do their best work. These modern environments will be designed with employee wellbeing in mind and will showcase our pride in what we stand for as a business. Through a focus on connectivity and collaboration, our workspaces will be more than just places to get the job done – they will facilitate the future success of our business by encouraging interaction within and across teams, stimulating the sharing of ideas, and supporting the delivery of solutions for our clients and stakeholders.

Your purpose:

• Effective delivery of project management services.
• Management and execution of Workplace Projects through the whole project life cycle, utilising best practice methodology.
• Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with AtkinsRéalis values.
• Act as the client representative, managing design, planning, procurement, construction, and handover.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of projects placed under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project, governance, and resource requirements.
• Ensuring service delivery compliance with AtkinsRéalis policies, toolkits, and standards.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to team members.
• Work with colleagues to mentor, coordinate and support the development activities of junior team members.
• Support senior colleagues on large scale complex projects.
• Collaborate with business units and cross-functional teams to optimise workplace environments.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and consultants.
• Constantly look at ways to improve the CREWS team.

What you can bring:

You’ll need to be of Graduate calibre with a Professional Real Estate or Construction related degree and be a chartered member (or working towards) a recognised professional institute (MRICS, CIOB, MAPM or equivalent). Positive, collaborative, and innovative in approach and able to work on your own initiative, you’ll also have:

• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology.
• Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
• Experience of administering standard UK building contracts (NEC and JCT forms) and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry.
• Committed to ongoing personal development.
• The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with the ability to build lasting relationships, work collaboratively as well as independently, and deliver results with commercial insight. You’ll be tech-savvy, passionate about creating exceptional workplaces, and committed to high performance.
• A valid driving licence is essential. Flexible working arrangements are available and will be discussed at interview. Travel within the UK+I is required.

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Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward", a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

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More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

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Additional Information:

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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.