Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager Aviation (Infra)

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure firm in Manchester is seeking experienced Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to work on complex aviation projects. You will deliver multifaceted solutions, support junior staff, and manage client relationships. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in an aviation context, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. This role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic team and drive innovative solutions within a flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an aviation/airport context.
• Demonstrable knowledge of NEC3/4 contract management.
• Experience as client-side Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the successful delivery of aviation projects.
• Act as client side project manager for airport clients.
• Provide support to Graduates and Apprentices.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player attitude

IT skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree in project management, engineering, or related

Project management qualification (APM PMQ or PRINCE2)

Tools

NEC contract management

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Project Management (Infrastructure) professional looking to work on projects that make a difference and enhance the world around us? If so, we are looking to attract the finest talent to be part of this journey.

We are looking for Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers to join our teams across our North, Midlands and Scotland Region operating from 7 regional offices, to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects, both nationally and locally. You will be joining a growing team of like‑minded people that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting‑edge solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the successful delivery of multi‑disciplinary complex aviation focused projects within collaborative delivery teams.
• Operate as a client (Airport) side project manager, representing the clients interests through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Provide effective support and mentoring to Graduates and Apprentices within the AECOM team.
• Ensure commissions are managed and completed efficiently, on time and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Support and manage the project team ensuring appropriate resources are provided on projects, meeting the client and business requirements, with a particular focus on safety and operational resilience.
• Develop strong relationships with aviation clients, airport stakeholders and members of the cross‑functional team.
• Support aviation business development opportunities with existing and new clients.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience of working in the Aviation Sector, either directly within an airport environment or a more general aviation context.
• An awareness of the regulatory framework for airports and its effect on projects and programmes; Experience of working as part of an integrated, multi‑organisation, collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills, able to build trust with internal and external stakeholders while representing AECOM with credibility and building a network of business contacts.
• Able to work under own initiative where appropriate working closely with the Senior Project Managers and Associates in the delivery of some of our clients projects.
• A team player with a ‘can‑do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible.
• Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilise current digital tools.
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of a variety of project types/sizes within an aviation context and ability to be agile and adaptable to differing client requirements, often within tight and pre‑agreed windows of work to avoid operational impacts.
• Understanding and use of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).

Qualifications

• A minimum 3 years’ experience, spent in an aviation/airport context, providing a full spectrum of APM/PM services including general contract management and administration, proactively engaging with relevant stakeholders and ensuring delivery within the agreed parameters.
• Demonstrable knowledge of NEC3/4 contract management preferably with Accreditation, practical experience desirable.
• A relevant degree such as in project management, engineering, environmental science, construction, or relevant subject. Alternatively, relevant experience in industry would be considered acceptable for exceptional candidates.
• Experience in the built environment as client‑side Project Manager.
• Experience and knowledge within one of either terminals, baggage, or airfield, with additional experience desirable across landside systems, retail, cargo, security and safety systems and ancillary facilities.
• An understanding of the various airport stakeholders; their needs and interests, with demonstrable stakeholder management experience, leading to successful outcomes.
• A project management qualification such as APM PMQ or PRINCE2 would be desirable.
• Ability to undertake and successfully complete security screening checks.
• Demonstrable experience resource planning and supporting the development of less experienced resources within the team.
• Membership of a related professional body preferably (APM, CIOB) would be desirable.

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

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s 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.

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 you’re 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. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll 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 person’s potential, and we’ll 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 [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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