Project Director - Cost & Project Management (Hybrid)

AECOM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Technical practice networks

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM in the Midlands is seeking a Project Director to lead our Cost and Project Management team across commercial, residential, industrial and logistics sectors, based in Birmingham or Nottingham with hybrid working options.

You will develop client relationships, win new commissions, direct project delivery, and mentor the team to ensure high‑quality outcomes while upholding our standards and delivering value for clients.

Qualifications

• Professional qualified – ideally Project Management/ Construction/Engineering/Quantity Surveying Degree
• Chartered Status with the RICS / APM or similar
• Proven ability to develop long term relationships with all team members and effectively balance people and processes.
• Proven leadership within a Cost or Project Management business and provide leadership, management and mentoring to the team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are key.

Responsibilities

• You will be primarily working alongside other Directors to successfully manage, grow and deliver Project / Cost Management duties on various capital projects.
• You will contribute to our growth plans, with a responsibility for business development, including winning new clients and commissions.
• The role will entail direct client engagement, acting as the key, day to day client interface.
• You should possess the skills and experience to actively lead and support the internal team, manage and mentor staff.
• To provide oversight / strategic guidance / audit and review for a portfolio of projects.
• You will help develop collaborative relationships with our existing clients and other professional colleagues within the industry.
• Demonstrate an ability and desire to obtain an increased understanding of a client’s business, demonstrating client focus.
• You will be connected, organised and self-motivated, being able to successfully work with minimum supervision.
• Successful delivery of projects, ensuring tasks on projects are resourced, managed and completed efficiently, on time and with a keen desire to maintain client’s satisfaction leading to continued and further business.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Project Management/Construction/Engineering/Quantity Surveying Degree

Chartered Status (RICS/APM or similar)

Job description

AECOM in the Midlands is seeking a Project Director to lead our Cost and Project Management team across commercial, residential, industrial and logistics sectors, based in Birmingham or Nottingham with hybrid working options.

You will develop client relationships, win new commissions, direct project delivery, and mentor the team to ensure high‑quality outcomes while upholding our standards and delivering value for clients.