Project Management Opportunities - Water

Aecom2; Belfast City District; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Volunteering days

AECOM University training

Descripción de la vacante

AECOM is hiring a Project Manager to lead water infrastructure programmes in the UK & Ireland. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners and environmental specialists, guiding projects from concept through procurement to construction.

You’ll work with clients and regulators, manage budgets and risks, and drive delivery while maintaining high safety and quality standards. AECOM supports hybrid working and ongoing professional development.

Formación

• A degree in civil engineering or project management is required.
• Chartered Engineer status with ICE, CIWEM or equivalent is expected.
• Experience in water or wastewater sector is preferred.
• Proven track record leading infrastructure projects from concept through delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Manage infrastructure projects from concept through design, procurement and construction, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, resources, cost forecasting and risk across the project lifecycle to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery.
• Coordinate clients, regulators, contractors and internal teams, with regular progress and financial updates.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety standards and industry codes; secure permits and approvals.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Educación

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (ICE/CIWEM)

Herramientas

MS Project

Primavera

Descripción del empleo

Influence the Future of Water.

Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and project managers shaping the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Project Manager! At AECOM, we're at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients - including Uisce Éireann, Northern Ireland Water, D&B contractors, and local councils.

We are looking for Project Managers to support our range of clients and work on exciting infrastructure projects, like Metrolink Utilities, enabling work, Busconnects, wastewater treatment works packages. Roles at AECOM offer unparalleled opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to delivery, innovation and efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Manage infrastructure projects from concept through design, procurement and construction, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Manage projects through client stages and workshops, overseeing schedules, budgets, resources, cost forecasting and risk throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate clients, regulatory bodies, contractors and internal teams, managing stakeholder expectations and providing regular updates on progress, risks and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, health and safety standards and industry codes, liaising with environmental agencies and local authorities to secure required permits and approvals.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, environmental specialists and contractors, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Monitor KPIs across project delivery, safety, quality and sustainability, and lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support business development through the preparation of tender and bid submissions.

Grow with us. Become part of our dynamic water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, and collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants. If you’re passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we’re working on and see firsthand the difference we’re making in the industry!

Let’s not forget the perks!

You’ll 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, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management.
• Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience working in the water and/or wastewater sector.
• Proven experience in the project and contract management of infrastructure projects throughout the full cycle of project design delivery from inception to detailed design to construction.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and teams.
• Experience in mentoring and training junior staff.
• Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera etc)

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 [e-mail] . At AECOM, we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives.

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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. 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 expe