Overview

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We’re looking for an experienced Associate Director- Project Manager to join our thriving, multidisciplinary Water team across England and Wales. If you’re passionate about shaping infrastructure and have a strong background in both the water and defence sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering industry-defining projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as Framework Manager or deputy across several strategic water contracts
• Lead strategic growth of water services in the defence sector
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects from early design through to delivery
• Ensure timely, high-quality outcomes while meeting commercial targets
• Foster a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture
• Take ownership of quality management and project risk mitigation
• Serve as the key point of contact for client relationships
• Support business development through bids, proposals and strategic initiatives
• Mentor, line manage and develop staff across the team
• Collaborate across internal teams to drive cross-sector opportunities

Qualifications

• An honours or master’s degree (or equivalent qualification), or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• A strong background in the UK water sector, ideally with experience in regulated frameworks.
• Experience working in the defence sector and understanding its complexities.
• Knowledge of or training in NEC3 contracts.
• Familiarity with Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations, or equivalent experience.
• A passion for mentoring and guiding junior team members in both project delivery and career development.
• As some aspects of this role will be within the defence sector, the successful candidate must have previous UK Security Clearance or ability to obtain.

Additional information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccomodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

About the role

Additional information about benefits, hybrid working, and the firm’s values: We’ll offer hybrid working, career development opportunities, and a range of benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. All information kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10132686. Career Area: Program & Project Management. Work Location Model: Hybrid.