Local Transport Account Lead Complex Projects, Midlands

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Welcome to AtkinsRéalis Complex Projects Delivery Partner.

Join us on some of the most exciting and prestigious construction challenges around the globe. As part of a friendly collaborative team youll be valued equally - and together well deliver excellence for people and the environment. Youll also enjoy all the training and progression you need to take you through the glass ceiling.

We encourage our people to find a work-life balance that helps them thrive. So ask us how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We hear and recognise all our peoples different perspectives. Some of our recent pledges have been for Womens Equality and being a Disability Confident and Inclusive Employer. Were entering an exciting phase of sustained growth across our Local Transport sector and were now looking to bring in exceptional talent to strengthen both our client development and project delivery capability. Our success is built on the quality of our people the strength of our client relationships and our ability to deliver outstanding outcomes and were looking to build on that momentum.

As part of this growth we are recruiting an Associate Director to join our Local Transport team. We welcome applicants from any project delivery practice for example Project Management Quantity Surveying or similar who are passionate about delivering excellent work and building lasting client partnerships.

Youll play a key role in helping us achieve our core goals: happy clients great assets and unlocking the full potential of our people. As a visible leader within the region you will be the primary point of contact for Local Transport clients nurturing relationships and positioning us for future opportunities

This is a blended role that balances handson project delivery with strategic client engagement. You will spend part of your time delivering projects and programmes to the highest standard ensuring technical excellence and championing innovation. The rest of your time will be focused on sustaining and growing our client base across the region through proactive engagement and business development.

Join our Complex Project team and help shape one of our most exciting and fastgrowing markets while progressing your own career within a supportive collaborative and ambitious environment.

As a key member of our Local Transport leadership team your purpose is twofold: to deliver highquality projects that build trusted client relationships and to drive growth across the region through strong engagement and business development.

• Deliver excellent projects that build trust and create repeat work.

• • You will take a leading role in delivering Local Transport projects and programmes acting with integrity and confidence to ensure our clients receive exceptional service and real value.
  • Your focus on highquality outcomes innovation and continuous improvement will help secure ongoing and repeat work through excellent delivery.

• Grow client relationships and develop new opportunities in the region.

• • You will be the primary point of contact for Local Transport clients in the region nurturing existing relationships and building new ones. Working collaboratively across wider business units you will ensure clients experience the full strength of AtkinsRéalis.
  • You will lead or support business development activities including engagement bid preparation fee proposals and positioning for future opportunities.

• Contribute to sector strategy and continuous improvement.
  • You will support the Sector Director and wider Local Transport team in implementing our winwork strategy staying informed on industry trends and helping to drive growth innovation and performance improvement across the region.

You bring the blend of delivery expertise client leadership and strategic thinking needed to thrive in a hybrid role focused on both excellence and growth.

• Sector Knowledge & Technical Expertise
  • Strong knowledge and experience of Local Transport Public Realm and/or Highways sectors with significant exposure to Local Transport clients.
  • Experience delivering infrastructure projects and programmes across the full lifecycle within public and/or private sector environments.
• Business Development & Client Leadership
  • A strategic analytical mindset with experience coordinating client engagement supporting growth initiatives and shaping business development activity.
  • Proven experience identifying developing and securing new business opportunities within the Local Transport sector.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Skills
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with diverse client and internal groups across the business.
  • A collaborative leadership style with the ability to support and develop colleagues emerging in technical or business development roles.

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.

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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.

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.