Project Director – Power and Industrial Market

AtkinsRéalis

. Lead the end-to-end delivery of major, complex Power & Industrial projects from feasibility through close-out .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex Power & Industrial 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 ExperiencePower Generation ExpertiseClient Relationship ManagementCommercial AwarenessLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Project DeliveryBudget ManagementRisk ManagementContract AdministrationFeasibility AnalysisPerformance ReportingStakeholder EngagementNegotiation SkillsHealth and Safety ManagementEngineering Degree

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingClient Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Status (APM, ICE, RICS)

Industry Keywords

Power GridsRenewablesHydrogenEnergy StorageOil & GasIndustrial DecarbonisationSafety-Critical EnvironmentsRegulated Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end delivery of major, complex Power & Industrial projects from feasibility through close-out
Provide strategic leadership and governance as Project Director
Ensure safety, quality, schedule and commercial success
Build and sustain trusted client relationships and influence executive-level decision-making
Oversee cost, schedule, risk, project performance and reporting
Resolve complex commercial, contractual and delivery challenges
Apply sector knowledge across power generation, storage, hydrogen and industrial decarbonisation projects
Maintain accountability for 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 Power & Industrial Project Delivery community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience delivering major, complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects at Project Director level
Strong sector experience across power grids, generation, renewables, hydrogen, energy storage, oil & gas, or industrial decarbonisation
Extensive experience leading client relationships and engaging stakeholders in regulated, safety-critical environments
Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, forecasting, risk and contract administration
Demonstrated leadership capability, with 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; obtaining the relevant level of clearance is a condition of employment where necessary
Candidates may need to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer for the UKSV vetting process

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
Flexible working arrangements
Employee resource groups