Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, Water — AECOM, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Company Description
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
Job Description
Are you ready to be part of a team shaping the future of water infrastructure? Join our innovative and multidisciplinary Water team as a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, based in our growing offices. You'll also benefit from our flexible hybrid working model.
In this role, you'll take the lead on various aspects of multiple small to medium sized water utility projects, covering both wastewater and potable water schemes, primarily within key client long‑term frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse team dedicated to efficiency and forward‑thinking solutions.
For the right applicants looking to further grow their leadership and operational capability, we also have part‑time opportunities to take on additional team responsibilities alongside this Project Management/Senior Project Manager role. For example, managing and developing our teams to ensure brilliant delivery within our Water business in England & Wales, and driving AECOM’s culture, values and quality.
Responsibilities
Project Manager
* Lead and manage projects with full accountability for successful delivery, including budget and schedule.
* Oversee project contracts, ensuring they are delivered within scope, budget, and timeframes.
* Handle change management by documenting early warnings, preparing variations, and negotiating and implementing changes with clients.
* Develop and maintain project timelines, identifying risks, dependencies, and required resources.
* Assess and mitigate project risks and opportunities, ensuring successful outcomes.
* Manage contracts under various forms, such as NEC.
* Ensure quality management processes are followed for all project activities and outputs.
* Engage with stakeholders, managing their interests and influence to achieve project goals.
* Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams across the business.
* Oversee subcontractor and supply chain performance to meet project requirements.
* Build strong relationships with clients and cross‑functional team members.
* Lead bid management for design tenders on standalone projects and framework contracts.
Senior Project Manager
* Oversee the work of one or more Project Managers and provide support as required into any of the Project Managers tasks noted above.
* Provide input/support on continuous improvement to, and execution of, project delivery procedures.
* Drive consistent Project Manager (PM) practices and procedures in alignment with AECOM PM requirements and the Project Delivery System (PDS).
* Depending on regional/project requirements you may also project manage more complex projects of your own in addition to the above.
Qualifications
* Experience in delivering water and wastewater/treatment projects.
* Strong commercial, risk management and contractual skills and experience, e.g. NEC4.
* A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject, and/or equivalent experience.
* Chartered Engineer Status (or working towards) or APM registration.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccomodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
ReqID: J10140286
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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