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Overview
AtkinsRéalis is at the forefront of delivering projects that support energy security, net zero and industrial transformation, and is on an ambitious journey to significantly grow its presence within the Power & Industrial sector. This is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal moment and play a leading role in shaping that growth from the outset. As a Project Director within the Project Delivery Practice (PDP), this role offers the chance to lead high-profile, complex power and energy projects across the UK and internationally, while building lasting client relationships, driving business growth, and strengthening delivery capability. Operating at the heart of the energy transition, the position combines strategic leadership with hands-on impact—guiding high-performing teams, influencing major programmes, and helping to deliver some of the most important infrastructure projects of today and tomorrow, all within a collaborative environment that supports flexibility, innovation and career progression.
Your role
In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of major and complex Power & Industrial projects, acting as a trusted Project Director across the full lifecycle—from early feasibility through to delivery and close-out.
Lead the end-to-end delivery of major, complex Power & Industrial projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and commercial success.
Lead the successful delivery of major and complex Power & Industrial projects across the full lifecycle, from feasibility through to close-out.
Provide strategic leadership and governance as Project Director, ensuring safe, high-quality, on-time and commercially successful outcomes.
Build and sustain strong, trusted client relationships, acting as a senior advisor and influencing decision-making at executive level.
Oversee project performance, ensuring effective management of cost, schedule, risk and reporting.
Resolve complex commercial, contractual and delivery challenges while protecting business outcomes.
Apply sector knowledge across energy transition projects, including power generation, storage, hydrogen and industrial decarbonisation.
Maintain accountability for commercial performance, including contract strategy, financial management and key negotiations.
Lead, mentor and support inclusive, high-performing teams, encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement.
Contribute to business growth through bid leadership, client development and securing future opportunities.
Support the ongoing development of best practice and capability within the Power & Industrial Project Delivery community.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-156627
Salary range
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Ibrahim Ismail
Hi there, I'm Ibrahim Ismail and I manage this role
About you
This role would suit an experienced senior project delivery professional with a strong background in power and energy infrastructure, typically bringing:
Proven experience delivering major, complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects at Project Director level.
Strong sector experience across power grids, generation, renewables, hydrogen, energy storage, oil & gas, or industrial decarbonisation.
Extensive experience leading client relationships and engaging stakeholders in regulated, safety-critical environments.
Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, forecasting, risk and contract administration.
Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience building, leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
A degree in engineering, construction or a related discipline.
Chartered status (e.g. APM, ICE, RICS or equivalent).
Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental management.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
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.
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.
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