Senior Programme Manager (Infrastructure Construction)

Start here. Grow here.

In response to significant client demand and a strong infrastructure opportunity pipeline the AECOM programme management advisory and delivery teams are seeking to grow across all grades.

We are currently looking to hire a suitably experienced and capable Senior Programme Manager to work independently or with a Director to successfully shape develop initiate and deliver client investment and business change programmes. 

Joining our newly established and dedicated regional team in the South West of England as a Senior Programme Manager you will be delivering transformative infrastructure and engineering projects. We combine international best practice with local expertise to drive sustainable growth and community impact.

You will support programme advisory and delivery commissions across the whole programme lifecycle including programme definition delivery model and organisational design programme readiness maturity assessments programme management and PMO design and implementation.

Within the role of Senior Programme Manager youll lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-profile programmes for regional clients in sectors such as water transport energy and infrastructure.

Youll shape strategy build local relationships and foster a culture of excellence and innovation as we expand our South-West & Wales capability.

Heres what youll do:

• Develop and deliver regional programmes aligned with sector and client priorities
• Lead mentor and help grow a newly established programme management function and diverse team promoting technical and professional development
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within this new regional function/team.
• Support the team in the delivery of its strategic goals in relation to capability growth and commercial targets;
• Lead or support the delivery of significant complex programme management advisory or delivery commissions involving multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholder groups;
• Ensure commissions are managed and delivered to the appropriate quality standards and commercial expectations;
• Ensure a robust approach to risk identification evaluation and mitigation is applied to all commissions;
• Demonstrate leadership in the implementation of AECOM health safety and environment requirements;
• Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross-functional teams to support successful delivery;
• Identify and act upon business development opportunities with existing and new clients including cross-selling opportunities within and without the team;
• Lead and support the development of proposals through the entire bid process;
• Ensure all direct reports are engaged developed and supported along their own career journeys; and
• Identify opportunities to share knowledge and best practice and promote the team both internally and externally with clients and relevant industry bodies.

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.

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Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

Depending on an individuals grade typical requirements and experience required includes:

• Public and private sector infrastructure aviation energy rail and water experience preferred - other useful experience would include Defence Government Highways Health and Decarbonisation.
• Complex multi-disciplinary programme and PMO management experience;
• Proven track record for delivery;
• Key skills including: leadership strategy development relationship management complex problem solving and insightful;
• Management consulting experience;
• Demonstrable client engagement at senior levels;
• Experience in client management able to manage the account in terms of live programmes while seeking new opportunities;
• Line management experience in a comparative consultancy business;
• Highly motivated with excellent industry network;
• Possess the ability to work across service lines (including a track record of cross-selling); and
• Commercial experience is essential along with a proven track record of winning and retaining new clients.
• Proven experience in programme management within engineering/construction ideally in the South-West of England and Wales.

Qualifications/criteria:

• Degree level education ideally project or programme management/construction/engineering.
• Chartership (ChPP) or an APM accreditation (or willingness to work towards achieving).
• Managing Successful Programmes accredited (or international equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience using business information tools is preferred.

Additional Information :

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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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time