press release

Turner & Townsend and AtkinsRéalis, 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.  

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 Turner & Townsend and AtkinsRéalis, 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.  

“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.” 

Donna Hayward
PMO Director
Heathrow

“We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership of over 30 years with Heathrow and to bring together the combined strengths of Turner & Townsend and AtkinsRéalis. 

This appointment is a testament to our commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure that supports Heathrow’s growth and benefits the wider UK economy.” 

James Corrigan
Managing Director of Infrastructure, UK
Turner & Townsend

“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." 

Mike Hunting
Complex Programmes Director
AtkinsRéalis