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The Portfolio Manager provides leadership across programme delivery, financial management, resource planning, governance, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement, ensuring maximum value is derived from investment in the highway network.\nYour role\nPortfolio leadership and programme management\nLead and manage a Capital Maintenance Portfolio, ensuring delivery of programme objectives, service outcomes and statutory obligations.\nProvide direction, oversight and support to Project Managers and delivery teams responsible for individual schemes and programmes.\nDevelop and maintain an integrated portfolio programme, managing interdependencies, constraints, priorities and delivery risks.\nEnsure projects are successfully delivered to agreed scope, programme, budget, quality and performance requirements.\nMonitor portfolio performance and intervene where necessary to address programme, resource or delivery issues.\nDrive continuous improvement and best practice across project and programme delivery.\nFinancial management and PSR governance\nManage the overall financial performance of the Capital Maintenance Portfolio. providing clear and audience-appropriate financial reporting to both internal and external stakeholders.\nOversee financial planning activities, including budget setting, resource allocation, expenditure monitoring, forecasting and cashflow management across the portfolio.\nEnsure accurate and timely preparation, review and approval of Project Status Reports (PSRs), financial forecasts and business cases.\nMonitor and report programme costs, commitments and funding utilisation to maximise delivery within available budgets.\nIdentify and manage financial risks, pressures and opportunities, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation.\nSupport the development and approval of annual and multi-year capital investment programmes.\nProvide robust financial reporting and assurance to senior management, elected members and external funding bodies.\nProduce monthly SOFT portfolio reports for Internal Project Boards.\nResource management\nLead resource planning across the portfolio combining local, non-local and GTC, ensuring the effective deployment of Project Managers, technical specialists, consultants and contractor resources.\nBalance workloads, capacity and capability to support efficient programme delivery.\nIdentify resource constraints and develop mitigation strategies to maintain delivery performance.\nSupport recruitment, succession planning, talent development and performance management within the project delivery team.\nFoster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.\nGovernance, risk and assurance\nEnsure compliance with Local Authority governance requirements, capital delivery procedures and assurance processes.\nOversee portfolio-level risk, issue and dependency management, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation.\nChair portfolio performance reviews and governance meetings.\nEnsure effective programme controls are maintained, including change management, audit compliance and performance monitoring.\nProvide strategic oversight of NEC4 commercial, contractual and supplier performance, ensuring effective contract management, early warning management and resolution of commercial risks.\nStakeholder management\nBuild and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, elected members, consultants, contractors, utility companies and external partners.\nProvide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership regarding investment priorities, programme delivery and risks.\nLead communication and reporting on portfolio performance, achievements and challenges.\nRepresent the service at governance boards, programme reviews and stakeholder forums.\nHealth, safety and sustainability\nChampion a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing throughout the delivery portfolio.\nEnsure all projects comply with CDM Regulations, highways legislation, environmental requirements and corporate policies.\nPromote sustainability, innovation and efficient asset management principles throughout programme delivery.\nDemonstrate and promote the AtkinsRéalis Values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation.\nAbout you\nPerson specification\nManaging major highways, infrastructure or capital delivery programmes.\nFinancial management, forecasting and budget control.\nLeading multidisciplinary teams.\nNEC4 contract environments.\nLocal Authority or public-sector programme delivery.\nQualifications\nDegree qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.\nFull UK Driving Licence.\nSkills\nPortfolio and programme management.\nLeadership and people management.\nFinancial and commercial management.\nGovernance and risk management.\nStakeholder engagement and communication.\nDesirable\nAPM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.\nMembership of ICE, CIHT or APM.\nIncorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).\nKey performance measures\nDelivery of programme objectives within approved budget and timescales.\nAccurate forecasting and financial control.\nEffective utilisation of available funding.\nAchievement of portfolio performance targets.\nHealth and safety performance.\nStakeholder satisfaction.\nDelivery of continuous improvement initiatives.\nRewards & benefits\nExplore 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.\nRewards and benefits - Careers at AtkinsRéalis\nAbout AtkinsRéalis\nWe'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.\nFind out more.\nAdditional information\nSecurity clearance\nThis 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.\nWe 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.\n#LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #LI-Transportation\nWorker Type\nEmployeeJob Type\nRegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. 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