Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis

. Lead major rail projects as a Senior Project Manager, or smaller rail projects as a Project Director .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale multidisciplinary rail projects, ensuring compliance with client, governance, technical, and quality requirements while effectively leading and mentoring project teams. Proven ability to build client relationships and deliver successful project outcomes within the UK infrastructure sector.

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Project ManagementHeavy Rail ExperienceNEC3/NEC4 Contract KnowledgeClient Relationship ManagementMultidisciplinary Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project DeliveryContract AdministrationResource PlanningChange ControlDesign Procedures

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

MAPMMICEPMQChPP

Industry Keywords

UK InfrastructureRail ProjectsNetwork RailHS2Transport for London

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead major rail projects as a Senior Project Manager, or smaller rail projects as a Project Director
Ensure projects meet revenue, profit and cash-flow targets with clear reporting
Lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Design Managers
Plan resources with resource managers
Keep teams aligned on scope, programme, cost, risk, constraints and interfaces
Ensure projects meet client, governance, technical, HSE and quality requirements
Manage project delivery and contract administration through the full project life cycle
Share best practice and lessons learned across the project management community
Support and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and other team members
Build client relationships to support successful rail project delivery and win repeat work
Support Regional Client Directors in shaping and delivering regional rail strategy
Lead bids for rail opportunities with deliverable, well-planned solutions
Travel two to three days per week across the UK and Ireland for project work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in Project Manager roles on large-scale multidisciplinary UK infrastructure projects (>£5M design fees per annum)
Experience gained within a consultancy environment, or in applicable client or contractor roles
Project/Engineering Management background
Experience in Heavy Rail or Light Rail/Mass Transit sectors
Experience delivering work for clients such as Network Rail, HS2, Transport for London, Transport for Greater Manchester and Principal Contractors
Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with clients while protecting and meeting commercial objectives
Good understanding of design procedures, change control, checking and review requirements
Understanding and experience deploying NEC3 or NEC4 and/or bespoke contract forms
Professional membership and recognised Project Management competence (e.g. MAPM, MICE, PMQ, ChPP, or equivalent) — desirable
May require relevant security clearance
May require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Benefits tailored to 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
Equal opportunities and disability inclusion support