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Local Transport Account Lead
Atkinsréalis
Lead local transport projects, grow business, manage teams and client relationships.
5d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
40,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architectural Design and Engineering
Civil Design and Engineering
Structural Design and Engineering
Electrical Design and Engineering
Mechanical Design and Engineering
Transportation planning
Highways and bridges
Railroads and transit
Sector Specialisms
Water
Environment
Education
Aerospace
Security
Defence
Communications
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
technical oversight
bid management
project delivery
budget oversight
client advisory
innovation
- Provide technical oversight, including preparation, review, and quality assurance of deliverables.
- Advise clients on cost, programme, risk, and delivery strategy, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Stay alert to emerging technologies and innovation in transport, working with subject matter experts to ensure clients benefit from cutting-edge thinking and solutions.
- Take ownership of bid preparation and fee proposals, bringing strong bid writing and bid management capabilities to secure new opportunities.
- Maintain a strong understanding of regional and national transport policy, funding mechanisms, and investment priorities to inform client conversations and shape strategic pursuits.
- Expand our presence and market share regionally in the Local Transport sector by building trusted relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their evolving needs, and shaping solutions that deliver real value.
- Act as project lead or Project Director on a diverse portfolio of local transport projects, ensuring delivery excellence and high standards of client satisfaction.
- Foster long-term client relationships that support repeat business and contribute to our ambitious growth aspirations in the Local Transport sector.
- Collaborate across the Transportation team and wider business to align with AtkinsRéalis’ strategic objectives and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Support the Client Director for Local Transport, alongside the wider Transportation team, in driving leadership, business development, and account growth through our “Win-Work” strategy.
- Champion performance improvement, challenge the status quo, and drive excellence in dynamic environments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and shared success.
- Oversee project budgets and financial performance, ensuring commercial targets are met and exceeded.
- Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams, promoting collaboration and professional development.
- Balance strategic leadership with active project delivery, maintaining a strong presence in billable work to support client outcomes and team performance.
What you bring
chartered
civil engineering
project management
business development
stakeholder engagement
budget management
- Commercially astute, with a track record of managing budgets, driving margin growth, and delivering value for clients.
- Experience delivering services in both public and private sector environments, with a strong understanding of local government structures and procurement processes.
- Familiarity with best practice project and programme delivery methodologies, with the ability to tailor approaches to client needs.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects and/or programmes across the full lifecycle, particularly within the Local Transport and Highways sectors.
- Awareness of how local transport integrates with wider agendas such as housing, placemaking, sustainability, and economic development.
- Strong experience in business development, including identifying opportunities, shaping value propositions, and leading bid writing and bid management activities.
- Chartered or working towards chartership with APM, RICS, ICE, or similar.
- A strong client focus, with the ability to listen, understand, and respond to client needs with tailored, value-driven solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
- A degree in civil engineering, Project management, Quantity Surveying or a related transportation discipline (or equivalent experience).
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Security clearance- may require security clearance; vetting by uksv.
- candidates may need to provide proof of at least 5 years uk residency.
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Company
Overview
C$12.5B
Backlog
Record backlog amid surging demand.
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- Safety: We put safety at the heart of everything we do, to safeguard people, assets and the environment.
- Integrity: We do the right thing, no matter what, and are accountable for our actions.
- Innovation: We redefine engineering by thinking boldly, proudly and differently.
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- Excellence: We are proud to do our best, achieve high standards, creating environments where all can thrive.
Net-zero by 2030
Emissions Goal
Achieved a net-zero target for operational emissions by 2030, marking a significant milestone in sustainability efforts.
87% reduction
Emissions Drop
Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by ~87% compared to a 2019 baseline through strategic measures like divestment and fleet electrification.
62 score
Carbon Performance
Achieved a DitchCarbon score of 62, significantly higher than the industry average of 20, ranking in the top 1% globally.
Over 50%
Sustainable Revenue
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- 2022 emissions breakdown: Scope 1 (6,845 tCO₂e), Scope 2 (4,251 tCO₂e), Scope 3 (33,381 tCO₂e); Scope 1‒2 intensity at 0.3 tCO₂e/FTE.
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