Project Manager - Roads & Bridges
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in major infrastructure and transportation projects.
- A minimum of 8 years in project management roles involving bridge and transportation infrastructure delivery.
- Experience delivering projects valued at USD 100 million or more.
- Strong project leadership and team management skills.
- Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
- Advanced planning and programme management capabilities.
- Commercial and contractual awareness.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Effective risk and change management skills.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Results-oriented and delivery-focused approach.
- Strategic thinking and a strong leadership presence.
- Professionalism and accountability.
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
- Proactive and solution-driven approach.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Lead planning and execution of bridge and infrastructure project activities from inception through completion.
- Develop project execution plans, delivery strategies, and implementation roadmaps.
- Ensure project objectives are achieved in relation to scope, quality, schedule, budget, and safety.
- Manage project resources and construction activities to meet programme milestones.
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
- Ensure project delivery aligns with client requirements and expectations.
- Coordinate activities between design consultants, construction teams, contractors, and authorities.
- Review engineering deliverables to ensure constructability and compliance with project objectives.
- Manage design changes and ensure timely implementation of approved modifications.
- Resolve technical and construction-related issues affecting project delivery.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination meetings and technical workshops.
- Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements.
- Support administration of FIDIC and infrastructure-related contracts.
- Review variations, claims, and change requests.
- Coordinate with commercial and contracts teams to manage cost and contractual risks.
- Ensure commercial objectives are achieved while protecting project interests.
- Support negotiations and resolution of contractual matters.
- Develop and monitor project schedules in coordination with planning teams.
- Track progress against key milestones and contractual deliverables.
- Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans where necessary.
- Coordinate construction sequencing and interface management activities.
- Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities effectively.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
- Lead client meetings and project review sessions.
- Communicate project status, challenges, risks, and opportunities in a timely manner.
- Identify and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Establish mitigation measures for technical, commercial, operational, and schedule-related risks.
- Maintain project risk registers and action plans.
- Lead risk review workshops and management reviews.
- Proactively manage emerging issues and opportunities.
- Ensure project works comply with approved specifications, standards, and quality requirements.
- Monitor implementation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.
- Support inspections, audits, testing, and handover activities.
- Ensure completion of punch lists and close-out requirements.
- Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the project team.
- Champion a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental culture across the project.
- Ensure compliance with project HSE plans, client requirements, and Saudi regulations.
- Support incident prevention and risk management initiatives.
- Participate in safety leadership walks, inspections, and audits.
- Promote achievement of project safety objectives.
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, commercial, planning, quality, HSE, and construction personnel.
- Establish clear objectives and performance expectations.
- Mentor and develop project team members.
- Ensure effective workforce planning and resource allocation.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and high performance across all project functions.
- Monitor project performance through key performance indicators.
- Prepare executive project updates for senior management and client stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate and timely project reporting.
- Manage interfaces between bridge works, roadway infrastructure, utilities, traffic systems, and adjacent projects.
- Coordinate utility relocation activities and authority approvals.
- Oversee traffic management and detour implementation requirements.
- Ensure effective integration between project disciplines and work packages.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
- Ensure project systems and assets meet specification requirements before handover.
- Coordinate with client representatives and operational stakeholders.
- Manage project close-out, documentation, and asset handover processes.
- Ensure successful transition to operations and maintenance teams.
- A master's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or an MBA.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent registration.
- Previous experience in Saudi Arabia and GCC infrastructure projects.
- Experience within consultant, PMC, client-side, or major contractor organizations.
About the company
AtkinsRéalis provides engineering services focused on nuclear and infrastructure projects, connecting people, data and technology to transform energy systems and infrastructure worldwide. Its offering combines consulting, design, engineering and project management delivered from concept to commissioning by a global team of experts. The company differentiates itself through its global reach and end-to-end capability across conventional engineering and nuclear sectors, enabling coordinated multi-discipline delivery. Its goal is to improve infrastructure and energy systems worldwide by delivering integrated, high-quality engineering solutions that meet client needs and industry standards.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.8B
Headquarters
Epsom, United Kingdom
Founded
1938
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue rose 10% to $3.0 billion, with $20.2 billion backlog.
- Nuclear revenue hit $671.2 million, and management lifted 2026 nuclear guidance to $2.7 billion.
- TOBIN, WGA, and Coras acquisitions expand Ireland, Australia, and defence pipelines.
What critics are saying
- SPEA contracts at Candu Energy expire December 31, 2026, inviting strike disruption.
- The March 10, 2026 shareholder class action attacks legacy Codelco and Saudi Arabia disclosures.
- Backlog concentration in nuclear and UK megaprojects exposes AtkinsRéalis to delay overruns.
What makes AtkinsRéalis unique
- AtkinsRéalis owns CANDU nuclear expertise, plus EPCM services across the reactor lifecycle.
- The July 6, 2026 Sizewell C framework deepens its UK nuclear incumbency.
- Its July 13, 2026 board additions signal software and AI-enabled engineering differentiation.
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1%The Society of Professional Engineers and Associates (SPEA) says AtkinsRéalis' strong second-quarter nuclear results underscore the value of engineers driving that growth. The company's nuclear segment generated $671.2 million in revenue, up 18.3% year-over-year, whilst Nuclear Segment Adjusted EBIT rose 20.8% to $77.0 million. AtkinsRéalis raised its full-year 2026 nuclear revenue outlook to approximately $2.7 billion from $2.5 billion. SPEA's collective agreements with Candu Energy, an AtkinsRéalis subsidiary, expire at year-end. SPEA President Mark Chudak said fair agreements must recognise employees' contributions. The results follow Canada's June nuclear strategy, which targets building up to 10 new large-scale reactors and establishing at least four international markets for Canadian reactor technology by 2040.
AtkinsRéalis reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $3.0 billion, up 10% year-over-year, with segment adjusted EBIT increasing 10% to $271.4 million. The engineering services and nuclear company achieved a quarterly record adjusted EBITDA of $292.9 million, up 14%. Diluted earnings per share reached $0.59, whilst adjusted diluted EPS rose 20% to $0.97. The company generated $83.5 million in net cash from operating activities and held a backlog of $20.2 billion at quarter's end. Nuclear revenue grew 18% to $671.2 million, prompting the company to raise its full-year nuclear revenue outlook to approximately $2.7 billion from $2.5 billion. Engineering services regions revenue increased 5% to $2.0 billion. AtkinsRéalis returned $245.0 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter.
AtkinsRéalis has appointed Amy Bunszel and Bill Ruh to its board of directors, effective 13 July 2026. The appointments aim to strengthen the board's capabilities in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. Bunszel is executive vice president of Autodesk's Architecture, Engineering and Construction business, overseeing a global software portfolio and a team of more than 2,000 professionals. She has over 25 years of experience leading product and digital transformations. Ruh is a technology executive with more than 35 years of experience in digital transformation. He previously served as CEO of GE Digital and chief digital officer at General Electric, where he led industrial digital transformations and deployed AI and cloud platforms. The appointments follow a selection process led by the Governance, Ethics and Sustainability Committee.
AtkinsRéalis Group has announced Byron Bright will become President, US, on 1 July 2026, succeeding Steve Morriss, who will continue leading the global Minerals & Metals business until year-end. The company has also been appointed by EDF and Sizewell C Limited to a long-term professional services framework for UK nuclear projects. The appointments reinforce AtkinsRéalis' position in nuclear, transport and infrastructure sectors, supporting a multiyear stream of UK nuclear work. However, analysts note earnings may contract from recent levels, with concerns about margin sustainability and reliance on non-cash earnings. Community fair value estimates range between CA$99.37 and CA$117.29, with shares potentially trading 17% above fair value despite recent pullbacks. Total capital raised has reached $295 million across multiple funding rounds.
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has appointed Byron Bright as President, U.S., effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Steve Morriss in a planned transition. Morriss will remain with the company until year-end, overseeing the global Minerals & Metals business and hyperscaler growth market. Bright brings over 25 years of experience in engineering and government services. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer at KBR, Inc., where he helped scale the government business through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The appointment comes as AtkinsRéalis strengthens its U.S. position, rising from 20th to 16th in the ENR 2026 Top 20 Design Firms ranking whilst delivering record backlog in its first quarter.