Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of High Voltage (HV) energy infrastructure projects from feasibility and concept development through to front end engineering and successful planning outcomes. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex multidisciplinary projects on behalf of utility, transmission, distribution, renewable energy and private sector clients. The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen and technical understanding to successfully deliver projects on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The position offers the opportunity to be involved in medium to large scale energy infrastructure projects including substations, grid connections, transmission and distribution networks including underground cable systems and overhead line developments, renewable energy infrastructure and energy transition programmes.

If you are an experienced HV Project Manager with a background in substations, overhead lines, underground cables or renewable energy grid connections, apply today.

Your role

• Manage the successful development and delivery of energy infrastructure projects across all lifecycle phases, including feasibility, optioneering, stakeholder engagement and statutory approvals, to achieve compliant, high-quality technical solutions with successful outcomes.
• Manage the inputs of multidisciplinary design teams and project interfaces whilst acting as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Apply a strong understanding of project controls, risk management and commercial management throughout project delivery.
• Support the growth of the Energy business through client engagement, identification of new opportunities, proposal preparation and win work and repeat business.

About you

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience delivering infrastructure or energy projects.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects through feasibility, planning, design, procurement, construction and handover phases.
• Strong understanding of project controls, risk management and commercial management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Project Management qualification (PMP, APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Experience of NEC, FIDIC and/or Public Works Contracts.
• Experience working within regulated utility environments.
• Experience in Owner's Engineer or Client Representative roles.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership.
• Client Relationship Management.
• Commercial Awareness.
• Project and Programme Management.
• Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Contract Administration.
• Financial Management.
• Negotiation and Influencing.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making.
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.