Project Manager / Project Director, Water

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to be part of a team shaping the future of water infrastructure

Join our innovative and multidisciplinary Water team as a Project Manager/ Project Director based in our growing Basingstoke Croydon Birmingham Manchester Leeds St Albans Exeter Bristol or Cardiff offices. Youll also benefit from our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM we are leaders in innovation delivering a diverse portfolio of water programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients including major UK water companies like Wessex Water Welsh Water South West Water Thames Water Severn Trent Water and Tier 1 Contractors.

In this role youll take the lead on various aspects of multiple small to medium sized water utility projects covering both wastewater and potable water schemes primarily within key client long-term frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a talented diverse team dedicated to efficiency and forward-thinking solutions.

For the right applicants who are looking to further grow their leadership and operational capability we also have part time opportunities to take on additional team responsibilities alongside this Project Management/ Project Director role.  For example managing and developing our teams to ensure brilliant delivery within our Water business in England & Wales and driving AECOMs culture values and quality.  Please flag in your application if such an additional role is of interest to you.

Heres what youll do:

Project Manager

• Lead and manage projects with full accountability for successful delivery including budget and schedule.
• Oversee project contracts ensuring they are delivered within scope budget and timeframes.
• Handle change management by documenting early warnings preparing variations and negotiating and implementing changes with clients.
• Develop and maintain project timelines identifying risks dependencies and required resources.
• Assess and mitigate project risks and opportunities ensuring successful outcomes.
• Manage contracts under various forms such as NEC.
• Ensure quality management processes are followed for all project activities and outputs.
• Engage with stakeholders managing their interests and influence to achieve project goals.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams across the business.
• Oversee subcontractor and supply chain performance to meet project requirements.
• Build strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Lead bid management for design tenders on standalone projects and framework contracts.

Project Director

• Oversee the work of one or more Project Managers and provide support as required into any of the Project Managers tasks noted above.
• Provide input/support on continuous improvement to and execution of project delivery procedures.
• Drive consistent Project Manager (PM) practices and procedures in alignment with AECOM PM requirements and the Project Delivery System (PDS).
• Depending on regional/ project requirements you may also project manage more complex projects of your own in additional to the above.

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry!

Come & Grow with Us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier civil mechanical electrical and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects from small initiatives to large-scale ventures all the way from concept to completion.  At AECOM youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

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

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 At AECOM we value everyones 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!

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Jay Hewitt.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.