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AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

Project Controls Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
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London, UK
In PersonThe role notes a hybrid working culture and flexible/remote working options, but does not specify an attendance pattern; ATS workplace is London.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Excellent knowledge and proven hands-on experience of leading project controls functions within large, complex infrastructure or construction projects.
  • Working knowledge of schedule management, cost management, and risk management practices.
  • Aptitude to supervise schedule, cost, risk, reporting, and change management activities.
  • Experience in functional leadership of a Project Controls team and delivering results within a large-scale project environment.
  • Ability to manage stakeholders and information flow in a matrix environment, work across business areas and with senior management, and provide specialist advice as required.
  • Knowledge of transport, energy, major infrastructure, or construction projects under NEC Forms of Contract, specifically in client and consultancy settings.
  • A project controls or project management qualification from APM or a similar accrediting body.
Responsibilities
  • Establish, monitor, and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline and periodically collate key performance indicators and progress data related to time, cost, risk, change, and quality to report to project senior leaders.
  • Develop and implement a performance measurement system, such as earned value management, and integrate it into periodic reporting.
  • Develop, improve where required, and implement project change control processes; chair or facilitate project-level change forums, escalate change papers requiring additional approvals, ensure decisions are enacted within the change control system and toolsets, coordinate contributors conducting change impact assessments, and support the Programme Management team in agreeing decisions that are best for the programme.
  • Lead periodic and ad-hoc reporting, take ownership for its quality, accuracy, and robustness, and ensure the monthly project review pack is compiled and presented to the management team on time.
  • Integrate schedule, cost, scope, quality, change, and risk data to provide a full picture of project health, and interpret monthly reporting-pack data to support prompt decision-making.
  • Work closely with Planning, cost management, and risk functions; deputise for the Project Controls lead to improve or sustain operating policies, procedures, and processes, and ensure their proper application by the Project Controls team.
  • Support the leadership team by providing specialist advice and technical knowledge to resolve project delays, issues, and other challenges.
  • Undertake maturity assessments to identify improvement areas and implement initiatives to improve the maturity of project control functions in a project or programme environment.
  • Where required, manage a Project Controls team by setting individual objectives, reviewing performance, conducting appraisals, providing ongoing formal and informal feedback, and ensuring staff understand their objectives and performance against them.

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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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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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
Yahoo Finance
Aug 7th, 2026
AtkinsRéalis' nuclear revenue up 18% to $671M as union calls for fair contract

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.

Associated Press
Aug 6th, 2026
AtkinsRéalis Q2 revenue up 10% to $3B, adjusted EPS rises 20% to $0.97

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.

Associated Press
Jul 13th, 2026
AtkinsRéalis strengthens board with two AI and technology experts

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.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 5th, 2026
AtkinsRéalis secures EDF nuclear framework and names Byron Bright as US president from July 2026

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.

PR Newswire
Jun 2nd, 2026
AtkinsRéalis names Byron Bright as US president in planned succession

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.