Senior Programme Manager (Infrastructure Construction)

Description

The Senior Programme Manager role is based in the newly created South‑West England regional team and reports to a Director. The incumbent will shape, develop and deliver complex infrastructure and engineering programmes across sectors such as water, transport, energy and infrastructure, guiding the full programme lifecycle from definition to PMO implementation. Leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams, stakeholder engagement and business development are core to the position.

• 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.
• Manage complex programme advisory and delivery commissions involving multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Ensure commissions meet quality standards, commercial expectations and robust risk mitigation.
• Implement AECOM health, safety and environment requirements across projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support successful delivery and business development.
• Identify and act on new business opportunities, including cross‑selling within and beyond the team.
• Lead proposal development through the entire bid process.
• Support direct reports in their career development and performance management.
• Share knowledge and best practices internally and with industry bodies.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in public and private infrastructure sectors such as water, transport, energy or rail.
• Proven track record in complex, multi‑disciplinary programme and PMO management.
• Strong leadership, strategy development, relationship management and problem‑solving skills.
• Degree in project/programme management, construction or engineering; chartered status (ChPP or APM) or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

AECOM offers a hybrid working model, flexible locations and a supportive culture that values safety, integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. Employees benefit from a comprehensive suite of compensation, wellbeing and development programmes, as well as equal‑opportunity and disability‑confident hiring practices. The role provides an opportunity to impact regional growth while advancing personal career objectives within a Fortune 500 firm.

Training + Development

Interview process

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