AtkinsRéalis and Turner & Townsend appointed Heathrow expansion’s PMO Consultants

AtkinsRéalis and Turner & Townsend have been appointed by Heathrow as expansion Portfolio Management Office (PMO) consultants - marking a significant milestone in the airport’s ambitious programme to expand and upgrade its infrastructure.

To support Heathrow’s transformational vision for growth and future expansion, the combined capabilities of both consultancies will provide Heathrow with leading-edge professional services.

The expansion PMO framework, initially set for five years with the option to extend for a further five years, will support Heathrow’s infrastructure expansion and development initiatives, including its recently government-backed third runway.

Image of plans for Heathrow Airport, supplied by Heathrow Airport

Once completed, the proposed 3,500m runway will unlock at least 30 new daily routes, serve up to 150 million passengers and enable up to 756,000 flights per year, a £33bn investment to expand the airport.

To deliver the works a strategic joint partnership has been formed between AtkinsRéalis and Turner & Townsend to provide a full range of programme and project management services, to support Heathrow’s expansion plans.

The collaboration will provide a transformational PMO supporting integrated delivery and controls, building on the successful joint delivery of other major programmes including TfL, reinforcing both organisations' track record in complex infrastructure.

Donna Hayward, PMO Director, Heathrow, said: “Heathrow expansion will unlock huge benefits for the country and our customers. We are pleased to appoint Turner & Townsend and AtkinsRéalis as we prepare our planning application for a vital upgrade to the UK’s gateway to growth.”

Mike Hunting, Complex Programmes Director at AtkinsRéalis, said: “Heathrow is embarking on a crucial growth journey which will not only improve passenger experience but create more connectivity and sustainable economic growth for the region.

“AtkinsRéalis, working together with Turner & Townsend, will bring more than two decades’ experience working with Heathrow and we are delighted to play a key role in enabling a world-class programme that is central to Heathrow’s future operations."

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, Turner & Townsend specialises in major programmes, project, cost and commercial management, project controls and performance, net zero and digital solutions, in markets around the world. Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with its partners holding a significant non-controlling interest.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com