Defence Project Manager Leader

7 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom AtkinsRéalis Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Defence Project Manager Leader to join our team at AtkinsRéalis. As a key member of our Project & Programme Services team, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality project and programme management standards across the whole project lifecycle.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

We are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. Our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise, and knowledge enable us to achieve exceptional results.

In addition to our commitment to quality, we value work-life balance and offer flexible and remote working policies to support your priorities.

Job Description

This role involves providing high-quality project and programme management standards across the whole project lifecycle. You will advise clients on the project cost, programme, risks, and issues, lead and manage multi-disciplinary professional teams, lead communications and relationships with clients and their stakeholders, produce monthly reports, implement effective communication tools, develop delivery plans, and challenge the status quo.

You will be responsible for delivering projects valued up to £100m across the construction sector. Your projects will range across the industry, including national security, clean energy generation, decommissioning former energy generation facilities, mission-critical data centres, logistics, and distribution schemes.

Your primary purpose will be to provide high-quality project and programme management standards, advise clients, lead teams, communicate with stakeholders, produce reports, and implement effective communication tools.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need experience in Defence projects, leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, adopting and managing best practice Project Management techniques, both pre- and post-contract Project Management responsibilities, liaising with clients and stakeholders, managing projects throughout their lifecycle, having a courteous manner with a high level of professionalism, being analytical, numerate, and able to think complex issues through, communicating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A strong understanding of RICS Chartership or a similar Project Management Qualification is essential.

Benefits

As an employee at AtkinsRéalis, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary estimated at around £60,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of additional benefits such as flexible working arrangements, family-friendly employment policies, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can thrive and develop. We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability.


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