Overview

Join our Water team as a Project Manager / Project Director, based in the UK offices (Basingstoke, Croydon, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, St Albans, Exeter, Bristol, or Cardiff). This role supports a flexible hybrid working model and involves delivering water utility projects (wastewater and potable water) within long-term client frameworks for major UK water companies.

We are leaders in innovation, delivering a diverse portfolio of water programs and projects with a global team of professionals focused on creating a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects with full accountability for delivery, including budget and schedule.
• Oversee project contracts to ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timeframes.
• Manage change by documenting early warnings, preparing variations, and negotiating changes with clients.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, identify risks, dependencies, and required resources.
• Assess and mitigate project risks and opportunities to ensure successful outcomes.
• Manage contracts under forms such as NEC and ensure quality management across activities and outputs.
• Engage with stakeholders to manage interests and influence to achieve project goals.
• Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary teams across the business and manage subcontractor and supply chain performance.
• Build strong client and cross-functional team relationships and lead bid management for design tenders on standalone projects and framework contracts.

Project Director Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of one or more Project Managers and provide support for their tasks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery procedures.
• Drive consistent Project Manager practices in alignment with AECOM requirements and the Project Delivery System (PDS).
• Depending on regional/project needs, you may also manage more complex projects in addition to the above.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering water and wastewater/treatment projects.
• Strong commercial, risk management, and contractual skills (e.g., NEC4).
• A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject, or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer Status (or working towards) or APM registration.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us. We value every candidate’s contributions and perspectives.

For more information, follow AECOM Water on LinkedIn and contact the recruiter via LinkedIn if you wish to discuss the role.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering services across the project lifecycle. We value equity, diversity, inclusion, and ESG priorities, and operate as a Fortune 500 company with a broad portfolio of projects in transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environment.

We offer hybrid work options, development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.