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Glasgow, United Kingdom

Overview

Help us turn vision into reality.

Become a vital member of our Programme Management team within Buildings & Places, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's'about recognising everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's'important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work. "

Join us to leverage your extensive Senior Programme Manager experience to lead career defining initiatives. And, as a key driver in our strategic growth, you'll be valued for your contributions, finding genuine enjoyment in a dynamic, supportive environment. You'll be integral to our diverse and talented team, influencing key sectors and service streams. Join us and make a difference to the planet and its people.

Your role

  • Provide senior programme leadership and oversight, ensuring effective governance, assurance, and alignment across complex, multi-project portfolios.
  • Act as a trusted client advisor, influencing senior stakeholders and providing strategic challenge and recommendations on delivery, risk, and performance.
  • Establish and optimise PMO and controls environments, enabling robust reporting, decision-making, and continuous improvement across programmes.
  • Lead programme strategy and advisory, including shaping programme vision, target operating models, and business cases to align delivery with client objectives.
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams, providing direction, oversight and capability growth across multidisciplinary delivery resources.
  • Drive commercial performance and business growth, including managing commissions, developing client relationships, and contributing to bids and market opportunities.
  • Apply deep technical expertise and innovation, solving complex client challenges, improving delivery approaches, and embedding best practice across engagements.
Cities & development Consultancy, Strategy & Advisory

Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-158199

Salary range

-

About You

  • Demonstrable experience leading or advising on complex programmes or portfolios, ideally in a client-facing environment across multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.
  • Deep expertise in programme management, PMO and/or advisory disciplines, with the ability to apply best practice frameworks (e.g. governance, assurance, business case development).
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capability, with a track record of interpreting complex business challenges and developing innovative, value-driven solutions.
  • Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and building long-term client relationships.
  • Experience in leading teams and managing delivery through others, including mentoring, performance oversight and capability development.
  • Commercial awareness and experience of managing projects/commissions and contributing to business development, including bids and client growth activities.
  • Relevant professional qualifications and/or accreditation (e.g. MSP, APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent), with a strong understanding of industry best practice and market trends.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. 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 and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

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 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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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