Project Manager

AECOM; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major global infrastructure firm is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead water infrastructure projects in Cardiff. The ideal candidate will excel in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and team management. Bring your expertise in water and wastewater treatment and embrace career growth in a collaborative environment with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Technical practice networks

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering water and wastewater / treatment projects.
• Strong commercial risk management and contractual skills.
• A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject.
• Chartered Engineer Status or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects with full accountability for successful delivery.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams across the business.
• Oversee project contracts ensuring they are delivered within scope.
• Engage with stakeholders managing their interests.
• Drive consistent Project Manager practices in alignment with AECOM PM requirements.

Skills

Business Development

Project Management Methodology

PMBOK

Waterfall

Wastewater

Construction Management

Project Management Software

Microsoft Project

Budgeting

Contracts

Education

Degree in a related engineering subject

Chartered Engineer Status or APM registration

Tools

NEC4

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects with full accountability for successful delivery including budget and schedule.
• Oversee project contracts ensuring they are delivered within scope, budget and timeframes.
• Handle change management by documenting early warnings, preparing variations and negotiating and implementing changes with clients.
• Develop and maintain project timelines identifying risks, dependencies and required resources.
• Assess and mitigate project risks and opportunities ensuring successful outcomes.
• Manage contracts under various forms such as NEC.
• Ensure quality management processes are followed for all project activities and outputs.
• Engage with stakeholders managing their interests and influence to achieve project goals.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams across the business.
• Oversee subcontractor and supply chain performance to meet project requirements.
• Build strong relationships with clients and cross‑functional team members.
• Lead bid management for design tenders on standalone projects and framework contracts, oversee the work of one or more Project Managers and provide support as required into any of the Project Managers tasks noted above.
• Provide input / support on continuous improvement to and execution of project delivery procedures.
• Drive consistent Project Manager (PM) practices and procedures in alignment with AECOM PM requirements and the Project Delivery System (PDS).
• Depending on regional / project requirements you may also project manage more complex projects of your own in addition to the above.

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. 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! Come & Grow with Us. Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top‑tier civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects from small initiatives to large‑scale ventures all the way from concept to completion.

At AECOM you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward‑thinking environment where your contributions are valued. Enjoy the core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering water and wastewater / treatment projects.
• Strong commercial risk management and contractual skills and experience, e.g., NEC4.
• A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject and/or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer Status (or working towards) or APM registration.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills: Business Development, Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, PMBOK, Waterfall, Wastewater, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Budgeting, Contracts.

Vacancy: 1

About this role

Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to be part of a team shaping the future of water infrastructure? Join our innovative and multidisciplinary Water team as a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager based in our growing Basingstoke, Croydon, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, St Albans, Exeter, Bristol or Cardiff offices. You’ll also benefit from our flexible hybrid working model.

At AECOM we are leaders in innovation delivering a diverse portfolio of water programs and projects through long‑term partnerships with key clients including major UK water companies like Wessex Water, Welsh Water, South West Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent Water and Tier 1 contractors.

In this role you’ll take the lead on various aspects of multiple small to medium sized water utility projects covering both wastewater and potable water schemes primarily within key client long‑term frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a talented diverse team dedicated to efficiency and forward‑thinking solutions.

For the right applicants who are looking to further grow their leadership and operational capability we also have part‑time opportunities to take on additional team responsibilities alongside this Project Management / Senior Project Manager role. For example, managing and developing our teams to ensure brilliant delivery within our Water business in England & Wales and driving AECOM’S culture values and quality.

Please flag in your application if such an additional role is of interest to you.

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Jay Hewitt.

About AECOM

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. 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 @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 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 will help you reach yours.