Laurence Vickers
Practice Manager - Midlands Project Management @AtkinsRéalis
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WORK HISTORY
Practice Manager - Midlands Project Management @AtkinsRéalis
West Midlands, GB
As Practice Manager for Project Management across the Midlands, I lead and shape the regional PM profession, focusing on capability, quality, consistency, and talent development across multiple offices and business units.The role is centred on strengthening how we operate as a practice — ensuring our project managers are supported, high‑performing, and equipped to deliver complex projects for clients — while aligning with AtkinsRéalis’ long‑term strategic objectives, including Vision35.Key focus areas include:Regional leadership of the Project Management practice across the Midlands, setting clear professional standards and ways of working.Developing and embedding best practice in project governance, risk management, commercial management, and delivery assurance.Building capability across all grades through mentoring, structured development pathways, and leadership coaching.Supporting practice-wide consistency while enabling flexibility to respond to local markets and client needs.Working closely with Regional Directors, Business Unit Leads, and Account Leads to support growth, work‑winning, and client excellence.Championing inclusion, diversity of thought, and emerging talent, ensuring the PM practice remains future‑focused.Strengthening cross‑disciplinary collaboration with design, engineering, cost, and advisory teams.Supporting major bids, frameworks, and key client relationships through trusted senior leadership input.
EDUCATION
Nottingham Trent University
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons), Building Surveying
Nottingham Trent University
Master of Science Construction Management
King Edward's School, Birmingham
Alevels, Business Studies, Geography, Design and Technology and General Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT LAURENCE VICKERS
I’m a Regional Director and Practice Manager - Midlands Project Management at AtkinsRéalis with 15+ years delivering transformational construction and regeneration projects across the UK.From historic government estates to city-shaping commercial spaces, I lead multidisciplinary teams to navigate complexity, manage risk, and drive value. I thrive in fast-paced environments where stakeholder trust, technical excellence, and social impact matter.A believer in clear leadership and strong client relationships, I work hands-on across RIBA stages 0–7. I’ve helped shape some of the UKs most exciting schemes—driving delivery from planning through to practical completion.I’m also a vocal advocate for ED & I in the industry and enjoy mentoring the next generation of professionals. Whether it’s steering multi-million-pound builds or speaking at schools, I lead with purpose.Let’s build better—together.
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