Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure & Urban Development

Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex multidisciplinary infrastructure programs and strategic infrastructure advisory assignments across large-scale urban developments, cities, and national initiatives. The successful candidate will combine extensive project management expertise with a strong understanding of city-wide infrastructure systems, including transportation, utilities, digital infrastructure, sustainability, resilience, and urban development planning.

About Slihrms

• 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.
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Responsibilities

• The role requires the ability to advise public and private sector clients on long-term infrastructure strategies, investment priorities, implementation roadmaps, governance frameworks, and delivery models.
• The candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients while leading multidisciplinary teams in the development and delivery of strategic studies, infrastructure master plans, business cases, policy frameworks, and major program initiatives.
• They will be responsible for technical leadership, client engagement, commercial management, business development, and the successful delivery of projects aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
• Your role Project Leadership and Delivery Direct and manage complex multidisciplinary projects from inception through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop project execution plans, manage project risks, and oversee resource allocation across multiple workstreams.
• Lead integrated teams comprising planners, engineers, economists, environmental specialists, digital experts, and project controls professionals.
• Ensure effective coordination between technical disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Routinely resolve complex project issues and drive decision-making at both strategic and operational levels.
• Monitor project performance and ensure achievement of financial, technical, and client satisfaction objectives.
• Strategic Infrastructure Advisory Lead the development of city-wide and regional infrastructure strategies aligned with growth, economic development, sustainability, and resilience objectives.
• Advise clients on infrastructure investment planning, prioritization frameworks, phasing strategies, and capital expenditure programs.
• Develop strategic infrastructure plans covering transportation, wet utilities, dry utilities, district energy, digital infrastructure, and integrated urban systems.
• Lead the preparation of business cases, feasibility studies, option assessments, infrastructure funding studies, and implementation roadmaps.
• Provide strategic advice to government entities, developers, municipalities, and infrastructure authorities.
• Support clients in establishing governance structures, operating models, policies, and performance management frameworks for infrastructure delivery.
• Client and Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, government stakeholders, infrastructure authorities, developers, investors, and strategic partners.
• Serve as a senior client interface and trusted advisor throughout project delivery.
• Facilitate executive workshops, steering committees, stakeholder consultations, and strategic reviews.
• Identify client needs and proactively develop solutions that create long-term value and strengthen client relationships.
• Represent the company in high-profile client engagements, industry forums, conferences, and professional networks.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the infrastructure and land development sectors.
• Lead proposal development, tender submissions, technical methodologies, and commercial negotiations.
• Contribute to market growth strategies and key account management initiatives.
• Support strategic positioning with government agencies, major developers, and infrastructure authorities.
• Participate in bid interviews and client presentations while promoting the full range of company services and integrated solutions.
• Leadership and People Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers, planners, engineers, and advisors.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and client-focused culture.
• Support recruitment, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Act as a mentor to emerging project leaders and technical professionals.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across teams and projects.
• Commercial and Risk Management Manage project financial performance including budgets, forecasts, profitability, and resource utilization.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure commercial compliance with contracts and project governance requirements.
• Support leadership in achieving business performance metrics and growth targets.
• Maintain effective project controls, reporting systems, and quality assurance processes.
• Health, Safety and Quality Champion a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture.
• Ensure compliance with company management systems, quality requirements, and industry best practices.
• Promote innovation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies.
• Growth of client relationships and repeat business opportunities.
• Achievement of project financial and commercial targets.

Requirements

• About you Qualifications Essential Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, Urban Development, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional registration such as CEng, PE, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience with significant exposure to infrastructure advisory, urban development, or major infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects and strategic advisory assignments.

Preferred

• Fellowship or membership of a recognized professional institution.
• Experience working with government agencies, municipalities, infrastructure authorities, and major developers.
• Experience across the Middle East and international markets.
• Executive-level stakeholder engagement experience.
• Success Measures Successful delivery of strategic infrastructure advisory and infrastructure planning assignments.
• Development and retention of high-performing teams.
• Positive client satisfaction and stakeholder feedback.
• Contribution to regional business growth and market positioning.
• Delivery of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular 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.