Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager Aviation (Infra)

Description

• Support and manage the project team ensuring appropriate resources are provided on projects, meeting the client and business requirements, with a particular focus on safety and operational resilience.
• Provide effective support and mentoring to Graduates and Apprentices within the AECOM team.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary complex aviation focused projects within collaborative delivery teams.
• Ensure commissions are managed and completed efficiently, on time and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Operate as a client (Airport) side project manager, representing the clients interests through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Support aviation business development opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Develop strong relationships with aviation clients, airport stakeholders and members of the cross-functional team

Requirements

• A project management qualification such as APM PMQ or PRINCE2 would be desirable.
• Experience in the built environment as client-side Project Manager
• An awareness of the regulatory framework for airports and its effect on projects and programmes; Experience of working as part of an integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative team
• Understanding and use of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC)
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working in the Aviation Sector, either directly within an airport environment or a more general aviation context.
• Demonstrable experience resource planning and supporting the development of less experienced resources within the team
• Demonstrable knowledge of NEC3/4 contract management preferably with Accreditation, practical experience desirable.
• Membership of a related professional body preferably (APM, CIOB) would be desirable
• Able to work under own initiative where appropriate working closely with the Senior Project Managers and Associates in the delivery of some of our clients projects.
• A minimum 3 years’ experience, spent in an aviation/airport context, providing a full spectrum of APM/PM services including general contract management and administration, proactively engaging with relevant stakeholders and ensuring delivery within the agreed parameters.
• Strong communication skills, able to build trust with internal and external stakeholders while representing AECOM with credibility and building a network of business contacts.
• Experience and knowledge within one of either terminals, baggage, or airfield, with additional experience desirable across landside systems, retail, cargo, security and safety systems and ancillary facilities.
• Ability to undertake and successfully complete security screening checks.
• An understanding of the various airport stakeholders; their needs and interests, with demonstrable stakeholder management experience, leading to successful outcomes.
• Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilise current digital tools.
• A relevant degree such as in project management, engineering, environmental science, construction, or relevant subject. Alternatively, relevant experience in industry would be considered acceptable for exceptional candidates.
• Understanding of a variety of project types/sizes within an aviation context and ability to be agile and adaptable to differing client requirements, often within tight and pre-agreed windows of work to avoid operational impacts.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance