Senior Project Manager (Transmission & Distribution)

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Project Manager to lead transformative energy projects in the UK. This role offers the chance to work on innovative solutions that drive sustainability and inclusivity in the energy sector. As part of a global team, you will manage complex projects, build strong client relationships, and contribute to a greener future. With flexible hybrid working options, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact in the energy landscape. If you are a motivated professional eager to turn bold ideas into reality, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diverse benefits programs

Access to industry-leading technology

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience in energy sector.
• Strong understanding of NEC suite of contracts and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary energy projects ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams and develop strong client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2 or APM)

Tools

NEC Contracts

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we are at the forefront of the energy sector's transformation, driving the shift toward a more sustainable and inclusive future. As Europe accelerates efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy, we're playing a pivotal role in delivering innovative, low-carbon energy solutions that meet the growing demands of the industry, our communities, and the planet.

As a global leader in advisory, engineering, environmental, programme delivery and construction services, we're committed to delivering resilient, sustainable legacies. From wind and solar to hydropower, energy storage, hydrogen and nuclear, our projects span the entire energy ecosystem, enabling the UK's transition to a greener future. We're proud to be working on some of the most iconic energy projects, ensuring a balanced, reliable, and sustainable energy mix for future generations.

Be part of our 47,000-strong global team, united by a shared purpose to deliver a better world. Join us in creating solutions that make a difference - for our clients, our communities, and our planet.

Job Description

Senior Project Manager (Energy)

Start here. Grow here.

We're looking for passionate Senior Project Managers to join our growing Infrastructure Project Management team in the UK. Based in one of our hub offices which are located across the UK, with flexible hybrid working, you'll have the chance to lead transformative projects across the country. This is an opportunity to work with our key clients on the cutting edge of energy innovation, while benefiting from AECOM's global expertise and diverse career pathways.

Here's what you'll do:

• Lead the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary Transmission, Distribution and Power Systems projects.
• Client-side project management, including stakeholder, H&S, risk, quality, schedule, and contract management.
• Ensure projects and commissions are delivered to the satisfaction of the client for quality, cost, and time.
• Support and manage the project team ensuring appropriate resources are provided on projects, meeting the client and business requirements.
• Actively manage subcontractors and resources remote from the core project team.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross-functional team.
• Support business development opportunities with existing and new clients.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• Experience of working within a client organisation, either directly or through a co-location/secondment arrangement.
• Practitioner of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
• Experience of working as part of integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative teams.
• Infrastructure and project management experience, delivering complex projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Highly motivated and with excellent industry network.
• Relationship building skills - ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders as well as an ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A team player with a 'can-do' attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible.

Qualifications

The individuals proposed for the role of a Senior Project Manager shall demonstrate:

• Minimum of six years' project management experience.
• A project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM.
• A relevant degree such as in engineering, environmental science, construction, or relevant subject.
• Strong history in both contract (NEC3 and 4) and project management.
• A member of a related professional body, preferably chartered.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

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.

Additional Information

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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.

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.

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.