Hybrid Project Manager

at AtkinsRéalis

• Job title: Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Manchester, United Kingdom

About the role

• Project Manager ensuring successful delivery of complex projects at AtkinsRéalis. Driving performance and alignment with governance standards in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Defining project organisation and roles; building high-performing, psychologically safe teams.
• Developing and maintaining the Project Management Plan, Quality Plan, and Risk Register.
• Monitoring and controlling project performance against schedule, cost, and quality baselines.
• Managing suppliers and ensuring all commercial and contractual obligations are met, including those related to security and confidentiality.
• Understanding and promoting the capabilities and services we can offer to the project and end client.
• Pursuing opportunities for contract extensions and supporting business development through proactive engagement during delivery, while building trusted partnerships with clients.
• Guiding multi-disciplinary teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving strategic planning and benefits realisation.

Requirements

• Experience managing projects or programmes, ideally with exposure to secure‑government, MOD or Critical National Infrastructure (desirable but not essential).
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget control and financial reporting.
• Understanding of risk management, quality assurance and government security processes.
• Familiarity with project management tools and systems (e.g., EcoSys, secure document management).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, explore and influence.
• A collaborative, inclusive and solutions‑focused mindset.
• For more senior roles: experience leading large programmes, shaping delivery strategy and mentoring others.

Benefits

• Meaningful work on mission‑critical projects.
• Clear development pathways, including the AtkinsRéalis Certified Project Professional (ACPP) — a fast‑track, APM‑recognised route to Chartership.
• Access to industry-leading training, coaching and specialist communities of practice.
• A highly inclusive culture, backed by our “Women in Defence” and “Women in Aviation and Aerospace” pledges, and MoD Gold Employer Recognition Award.
• Opportunities to shape your career, from delivering complex projects to influencing strategy and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility with a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.