Project Manager – Water
AECOM Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Are you ready to lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Project Manager in our rapidly growing Edinburgh office – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long‑term partnerships with key clients such as Scottish Water, Wessex Water, Northern Lighthouse Board, local authorities and energy sector clients.
You’ll work closely with an immediate team of 50 professionals covering flood risk management, reservoirs, wastewater network and clean water supply. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall commercial management of projects and frameworks and be a key part of our wider delivery team.
Responsibilities
* Proactively build and maintain strong working relationships with the team in Edinburgh.
* Collaborate with senior project managers and engineers to monitor project expenditures and forecast financial needs.
* Prepare and maintain project schedules, ensuring alignment with resource availability.
* Assist in procurement processes, tenders, managing project budgets, costing and financial reporting.
* Track project performance, identifying potential cost overruns or resource shortages.
* Maintain and manage documentation related to project financials & contracts.
* Support risk assessment efforts, helping to mitigate financial and resourcing challenges.
* Use project management software and financial tools to maintain accurate records and reports.
Qualifications
* Experience in project coordination, financial management or resource planning.
* Analytical skills with attention to budgeting and forecasting.
* Proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project) and financial tools (e.g. Excel).
* Experience in the use of Oracle, Salesforce and Workday systems would be beneficial.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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