Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.
As an Associate Director, you'll play a pivotal role in the region. Bring your collaborative, motivated, detail-oriented approach to our wide variety of complex projects across the region. Your technical competence, lateral thinking, first-class communication skills, and robust commercial awareness will be crucial in delivering better for our clients and communities, and will enable you to thrive in our vibrant, supportive team.
Your Purpose:
* Lead the management and execution of construction projects through the whole project life cycle, utilising best practice methodology.
* Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with AtkinsRéalis values.
* Act as lead Client interface in providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder, account lead and first point of contact.
* Responsibility for the commercial success of projects placed under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project accounts, governance, and resource requirements.
* Ensuring service delivery compliance with AtkinsRéalis policies, toolkits, and standards.
* Line management responsibility within the team managing workload whilst providing guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to your reports.
* Act as a mentor and coordinate and support the development activities of junior team members.
* Work with regional and UK sector and account leads to drive the development of new business opportunities in line with business strategy whilst optimising market opportunities for new or repeat business.
* Lead the preparation of fee proposals and bid submissions.
* Lead large scale, complex projects from inception to completion with minimal support from senior colleagues.
* Have an up-to-date and developing knowledge of legal and technical matters relevant to the work you do, and the law of the region or country in which you practise.
* Applying the fundamentals of quality assurance and environmental management in compliance with the organisation's Policies.
* Developing your understanding of the organisation's Policy and arrangements for managing your own personal safety while at work.
* Consciously monitoring how you interact with others, in accordance with the organisation's values.
What you can bring:
* Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a construction related discipline.
* A professional member of a recognised professional institution (MRICS, MAPM or equivalent).
* A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach able to work on your own initiative.
* Effective leadership of project management services in a Client facing role.
* Experience of building positive Client relationships and business networks.
* Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology.
* Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
* Experience of administering standard UK building contracts (NEC and JCT forms) and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes.
* Effective review of contracts documents including familiarity with contractual obligations, breaches, and remedies.
* Thorough understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry.
* Committed to ongoing personal development.
* A valid UK driving licence.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.
Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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