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Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Project Manager (Higher Education, Healthcare Construction)
Lead delivery of construction projects in higher education, healthcare, life sciences.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead delivery of Project Management Commissions and ensure successful outcomes. • Supervise, motivate and develop Project Managers, assistants, graduates and apprentices. • Ensure team members have current, relevant training. • Manage project team outputs to meet schedule and quality standards. • Conduct internal AECOM project team meetings and coordinate information sign‑offs. • Build strong relationships with clients and cross‑functional team members. • Serve as primary client interface for new and existing projects. • Oversee design management, tender documentation, appraisals and negotiations. • Formulate and manage construction contracts. • Pursue business development and cross‑selling opportunities with existing and new clients. • Lead project finance, resourcing, audits and portfolio reviews; develop fee proposals. • Mentor team members toward professional chartership. • Participate in recruitment, retention and training activities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project delivery
- ▸team leadership
- ▸design management
- ▸tender docs
- ▸contract management
- ▸client interface
What You Bring
As a Senior Project Manager based from our Cambridge or Norfolk office, you will need proven experience gained within consultancy or client organisations, focusing on Higher Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences or Defence. You will lead medium to large sized projects with minimal support and provide line‑management to the project team. The role involves working as part of an integrated team on a significant component of a large complex project led by a Director, covering the full lifecycle from business case development through design, procurement, site delivery, commissioning and defects management. We are looking for candidates with a professional qualified degree in Project Management, Construction, Engineering or Quantity Surveying, and chartered status with RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or an equivalent body. Experience in consultancy, strong understanding of construction roles, contracts and CDM 2015 regulations, and proven work in Life Sciences, Tertiary Education or Defence sectors are essential. If you meet some of the requirements or have transferable skills, we would be delighted to hear from you. • Hold a qualified degree in Project Management, Construction, Engineering or Quantity Surveying. • Possess chartered status with RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or an equivalent institution. • Experience working in a consultancy environment. • Strong knowledge of construction project roles, contracts and CDM 2015 regulations. • Proven experience in Life Sciences, Tertiary Education or Defence sectors.
Requirements
- ▸degree
- ▸chartered
- ▸consultancy
- ▸cdm 2015
- ▸life sciences
- ▸defence
Benefits
If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Enjoy the perks of a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, AECOM University, technical practice networks and wellbeing programs designed to support your future and lifestyle. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle across transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to ESG priorities. We offer flexible hybrid work options, a safe and respectful workplace, and a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs for employees and their families. We are an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident employer. Candidates with disabilities or long‑term conditions who meet the essential criteria can request an interview through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. • Flexible hybrid working model supporting work‑life balance. • Access to career development, AECOM University, technical networks and volunteering days. • Comprehensive compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs.
Work Environment
Onsite