Senior Programme Manager (Infrastructure Construction)

Description

The Senior Programme Manager role, based in the South West of England, leads transformative infrastructure and engineering programmes for regional clients in water, transport, energy and related sectors. The position supports the full programme lifecycle—from definition and organisational design to readiness, maturity assessments, delivery and PMO implementation—while guiding multidisciplinary teams to successful outcomes.

Joining a newly established regional team, the manager will shape strategy, build local relationships, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation as AECOM expands its South‑West & Wales capability. The role also involves mentoring staff, driving operational excellence, and promoting knowledge sharing both internally and with industry bodies.

• Develop and deliver regional programmes aligned with sector and client priorities.
• Lead, mentor and grow a newly established programme management function and diverse team.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within the regional team.
• Support strategic goals related to capability, growth and commercial targets.
• Manage complex programme advisory and delivery commissions with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Ensure commissions meet quality standards and commercial expectations.
• Apply robust risk identification, evaluation and mitigation across all commissions.
• Implement AECOM health, safety and environment requirements.
• Cultivate strong client and cross‑functional team relationships to ensure successful delivery.
• Identify and act on business development and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Lead proposal development through the entire bid process.
• Engage, develop and support direct reports throughout their career journeys.
• Share knowledge and best practices, promoting the team internally and externally.

Requirements

• Public and private sector infrastructure experience (aviation, energy, rail, water) preferred.
• Complex, multi‑disciplinary programme and PMO management experience.
• Proven delivery track record and senior‑level client engagement.
• Leadership, strategy development, relationship management and complex problem‑solving skills.
• Management consulting and line‑management experience in a consultancy environment.
• Degree in project/programme management, construction or engineering; chartered (ChPP) or APM accreditation preferred.

Benefits

AECOM offers hybrid work options, flexible environments, and a comprehensive suite of compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs. The company is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, provides support for disability‑confident applicants, and encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work while accessing industry‑leading technology and impactful projects.

• Hybrid work flexibility, comprehensive benefits, inclusive culture and disability‑confident hiring.

Training + Development

Interview process

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