Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Shape a faster, smarter, safer future.

Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'

We are looking to recruit Assistant Project Managers to join our Rail Systems & Signalling business, delivering projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to be part of a successful delivery of a portfolio of projects, influence the growth and development of the project management team and progress in their career.

Our AtkinsRéalis Rail Systems & Signalling Business provides whole life cycle solutions from scheme development to design, construction, commissioning and asset management, and delivering some of the UK’s largest projects. Our Assistant Project Managers directly influence the lives of people across the UK by improving their passenger experience, making their journeys better and making our world the country a greener place to live. You will be responsible for supporting the bidding and delivery of our Rail Systems projects to time, cost and quality throughout their project lifecycle, from tender to closeout.

Your Purpose:

• Support the successful planning, execution and completion of projects using key project management principles, including risk management, budget control, schedule performance and quality whilst always maintaining a focus on safety.
• Support the Project Manager in co-ordinating design, construction and commissioning resources, ensuring AtkinsRéalis quality of work is maintained and balanced against the Client’s own requirements.
• Support the main delivery schedule.
• Maintaining and developing excellent Client relationships.
• Support in work winning including preparation of bids and tenders.
• Support the development of talent through technical training and mentoring.

What you can bring:

Qualifications-

• Degree level.
• Alternatively, experience in a project management role or similar.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Security clearance:

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. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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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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.