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Job Overview
AECOM’s Defence team is looking for a Senior Project Manager (Defence Construction) to support UK Defence programmes, delivering critical infrastructure that supports the Armed Forces.
Role
As part of an integrated delivery team, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, delivering projects across the full RIBA lifecycle – from concept and feasibility through design, procurement, construction and handover – while managing NEC contracts and ensuring compliance with MOD and DIO governance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of Defence construction and infrastructure projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring compliance with DIO, JSP and MOD approvals.
* Provide project leadership and management of multidisciplinary teams to deliver within programme, budget and quality expectations.
* Act as NEC Project Manager or Client Representative, providing clear contract and commercial management.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with DIO, TLBs and site users, fostering collaboration across multiple organisations.
* Support the development of junior project managers, graduates and apprentices through mentoring and on‑the‑job learning.
* Ensure projects align with sustainability, security and safety requirements, reflecting AECOM’s and the MOD’s governance standards.
* Contribute to business development by supporting bids, proposals and client engagement activities within the Defence sector.
Minimum Requirements
* Proven experience in project management, ideally under MOD, DIO or Crown commercial frameworks.
* Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, preferably with accreditation or equivalent experience as Project Manager.
* Demonstrated experience leading complex multi‑disciplinary teams and managing design and construction delivery.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
* Proficient in modern project management and digital tools, including MS Project and collaborative delivery platforms.
* Strong client‑facing capability with the ability to develop trusted relationships.
* Eligible for, or holding, UK Security Clearance and sole UK national status.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction or related discipline.
* Professional qualification such as MAPM, MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent, with evidence of CPD and leadership in the profession.
* Understanding of MOD governance processes (e.g. approvals, RIBA, business case, security accreditation).
* Project Management qualification (e.g. APMQ, PRINCE2).
* Experience working on projects under Government, MOD or DIO frameworks.
* Eligible for, or holding, UK Security Clearance.
Benefits
Enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits – flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, AECOM University, technical practice networks, volunteering days and more – designed to support your future and well‑being.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and offers an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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