Senior Project Manager - Water (Infra)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Company Description
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. With over 50,000 professionals worldwide, we provide solutions in transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment.
Job Description
As a Senior Project Manager you will lead and deliver capital investment projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from inception to commissioning, for the £88bn AMP8 investment period.
* Lead the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary complex projects within collaborative delivery teams.
* Provide effective support and mentoring to Project Managers, Graduates and Apprentices.
* Establish and maintain governance arrangements for the delivery of projects, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities.
* Client-side project management, including stakeholder, H&S, risk, quality, schedule, and contract management.
* Ensure projects and commissions are delivered to the satisfaction of the client for quality, cost, and time.
* Support and manage the project team ensuring appropriate resources are provided on projects, meeting the client and business requirements.
* Actively manage subcontractors and resources remote from the core project team.
* Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross‑functional team.
* Support business development opportunities with existing and new clients.
* Manage the submission of project management bids.
Qualifications
* Infrastructure project management experience; Water industry experience desirable.
* Experience of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) ideally NEC ECC Accredited.
* Experience of working as part of an integrated, multi‑organisation, collaborative team.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Highly motivated networker.
* Relationship building skills – ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders.
* Able to work independently where appropriate.
* Team player with a ‘can‑do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible.
* Experience working within a client organisation, either directly or through a co‑location or secondment arrangement.
* Excellent IT skills and the ability to utilize current digital tools.
* Excellent numeracy and written communication skills.
* Experience preparing bid submissions.
* Ability to manage client relationships effectively internally and externally.
* Prior team and line management experience with clear leadership skills.
Education, Professional Qualifications Requirements
* Minimum 6 years of proven experience in a consulting environment providing full PM services.
* Relevant degree in project management, engineering, environmental science, construction or related subject.
* Demonstrable experience of NEC3 and NEC4 contract management.
* A project management qualification such as APM PMQ or PRINCE2 desirable.
* Membership of a related professional body preferably chartered (APM, CIOB, ICE, RICS).
* May be required to undertake and successfully complete security screening checks.
Additional Information
We offer a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs, hybrid work options and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants who identify with a disabled or long‑term condition to contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com for a Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Details
ReqID: J10141246
Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
Employment Type: Part‑time
Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology
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