Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

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. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors.

News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

Our teams take great pride in delivering some of the world’s most prestigious projects. This success is driven by our talented people, whose diverse perspectives, expertise, and knowledge set us apart. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer’.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the Project/Program team and provide a range of Programme and Project Management duties from project inception to completion.

• Provide effective delivery of Project Management services across a range of market sectors.

• Guide the preparation and maintenance of all PM aspects, including governance frameworks (Project Management framework, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder management, etc.) for the Program.

• Ensure Contractual governance framework across the Program.

• Issue instructions, on behalf of the Client, to the Professional Team and Contractor in accordance with the terms of their Appointments/the Building Contract.

• Monitor the performance of the Professional Team and the Contractor. Support the PMO lead to report to the Client.

• Prepare and maintain the Programme for the design, procurement, and construction of the Project. Monitor actual against planned progress.

• Check applications for payment from the Professional Team and other invoices related to the project.

• Arrange for the preparation and maintenance of cash flow forecasts and other statements monitoring expenditure on the Project/Program.

• Obtain a breakdown of the cost plan from the Contractor consistent with the work package procurement strategy.

• Standardize, automate, and develop processes and tools to track and analyze project costs including budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals, forecasts, and contingencies analysis.

• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and lean techniques to drive consistency and efficiencies across projects, programmes, and portfolios.

• Proactively support the establishment of programmes and programme management offices (PMOs). Manage programmes of work, often within complex stakeholder environments.

• Manage and deliver aspects of PMO service delivery on behalf of clients.

• Support and sometimes lead stakeholder engagement across the programme, including senior members of the Client's team.

• Support the meeting/exceeding of KPI’s and SLA’s set for our business.

• Support the Programme Management lead in continually improving our service delivery toolkit and establishing best practices in the Programme community.

• Work closely with other members of the Programme Team to create reports, understand the data, create actions, and manage them through to completion.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Construction/Project Management (Civil/Architecture candidates preferred).

• Excellent Digital/Data Analytics skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• A result-oriented individual able to handle stakeholders with a strong ability to influence, guide, and provide critical feedback. Ability to manage multiple projects.

Desired Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Hands-on experience in Programme and Project Management in an international environment with experience in the procurement/contracting field.

• Experience in leading and managing or working in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Sound knowledge in all aspects of project controlling and reporting with special focus on trend analysis and forecasting. Solid hands-on experience in analytical/data interpretation skills.

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)/RICS or equivalent credential(s). Knowledge of NEC JCT contracts, familiarity with RIBA plan of works.

• Expertise in O365 Apps.

• Knowhow in MSP, Primavera P6, Power BI & Data Analytics, automation using Smartsheets & Excel VBA.

What We Can Offer You:

• Varied, interesting and meaningful work.

• A hybrid working environment with flexibility and great opportunities.

• Opportunities for training and, as the team grows, career progression or sideways moves.

• An opportunity to work within a large global multi-disciplinary consultancy on a mission to change the ways we approach business as usual.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We at AtkinsRéalis are committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Meeting Your Needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees ‘Total Reward’.
Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunity, drug-free employer 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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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.