Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Project Manager - Water
Lead and deliver water infrastructure projects, managing stakeholders, contracts, and teams.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Senior Project Manager you will lead multi‑disciplinary teams through the entire project lifecycle—from option studies and design to procurement, construction, commissioning and NEC contract administration. Responsibilities include client‑side project management, governance, stakeholder, health‑and‑safety, risk, quality, schedule and contract oversight, as well as mentoring junior staff and managing subcontractors and remote resources. You will also nurture client relationships, support business development and coordinate bid submissions. • Lead delivery of multi‑disciplinary water capital projects from inception to commissioning. • Provide client‑side project management, including stakeholder, H&S, risk, quality, schedule and contract oversight. • Establish and maintain governance structures, defining clear roles and responsibilities. • Mentor and support Project Managers, graduates and apprentices. • Manage project team resources and coordinate subcontractors, including remote teams. • Build and sustain strong relationships with clients and cross‑functional partners. • Support business development and prepare project management bid submissions. • Ensure project outcomes meet client expectations for quality, cost and timetable.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project delivery
- ▸client management
- ▸governance
- ▸team coordination
- ▸risk management
- ▸bid development
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has at least six years of consulting project‑management experience, preferably within the water industry, and is familiar with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, especially the Professional Services and Engineering & Construction contracts. A relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder networks are essential. NEC accreditation, APM PMQ or PRINCE2 qualifications, and membership of a chartered professional body are desirable, as is prior line‑management experience. • Possess ≥ 6 years consulting project‑management experience, preferably in the water sector. • Demonstrated experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, especially PSC and ECC; NEC accreditation preferred. • Hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience; PM qualification (APM PMQ or PRINCE2) desirable. • Exhibit excellent communication, organisational and numeracy skills. • Ability to work independently while collaborating with senior managers. • Prior line‑management or leadership experience within integrated, multi‑organisation teams.
Requirements
- ▸6+ years
- ▸nec3/4
- ▸apm pmq
- ▸prince2
- ▸degree
- ▸leadership
Benefits
The Infrastructure Project Management team is hiring Senior and Associate Project Managers with a proven track record in the water sector to support the £88 bn AMP8 investment period. Positions are based across eight regional offices in the North, Midlands and Scotland, as well as nationwide opportunities with government bodies. The role offers exposure to large‑scale water capital‑investment projects and a collaborative environment focused on innovation. AECOM offers hybrid working, a comprehensive benefits and well‑being programme, and a culture that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work. The company is an Equal Opportunity and Disability‑Confident employer, providing reasonable adjustments and a dedicated interview scheme for candidates with disabilities. Employees enjoy access to industry‑leading technology, global project exposure and opportunities for continuous growth.
Work Environment
Hybrid