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Project Director
AtkinsRéalis. Lead the end-to-end delivery of major, complex Defence projects from feasibility through to close-out .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex Defence projects, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial success while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring high-performing teams. Holds a degree in engineering or a related discipline and possesses chartered status, with a strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental management.
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Project Director ExperienceDefence Sector ExpertiseBudget ManagementChartered StatusStakeholder Engagement
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Hard Skills
Project DeliveryContract AdministrationRisk ManagementFinancial ManagementEngineering Project Management
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationLeadershipMentoringClient Relationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Status (APM, ICE, RICS or Equivalent)
Industry Keywords
Safety-Critical EnvironmentsMultidisciplinary Engineering ProjectsCommercial PerformanceHealth, Safety and Environmental ManagementBid Leadership
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the end-to-end delivery of major, complex Defence projects from feasibility through to close-out
- Provide strategic leadership and governance as Project Director
- Ensure safety, quality, schedule and commercial success
- Build and sustain trusted client relationships and advise at executive level
- Oversee cost, schedule, risk, reporting and overall project performance
- Resolve complex commercial, contractual and delivery challenges
- Apply sector knowledge and experience across Defence projects
- Maintain accountability for commercial performance, contract strategy, financial management and key negotiations
- Lead, mentor and support inclusive, high-performing teams
- Contribute to business growth through bid leadership, client development and securing future opportunities
- Develop best practice and capability within the Defence Project Delivery community
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience delivering major, complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects at Project Director level
- Strong Defence sector experience
- Extensive experience leading client relationships and engaging stakeholders in regulated, safety-critical environments
- Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, forecasting, risk and contract administration
- Experience building, leading and mentoring high-performing teams
- A degree in engineering, construction or a related discipline
- Chartered status (e.g. APM, ICE, RICS or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental management
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
- Security clearance may be required; employment offers depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance
- Security vetting may require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailored benefits supporting health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family-friendly employment policies
- Inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
- Disability Confident Leader commitment to interview applicants with a disability who meet essential criteria