Senior Project Manager (Data Centres, Higher Education, Healthcare Construction)

Senior Project Manager (Data Centres, Higher Education, Healthcare Construction), Cambridge

Client: AECOM

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ba3728b7ea87

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager based from our Cambridge or Norfolk office, you will need to have proven experience within consultancy or client organizations, focusing on one or more of the following construction markets: Higher Education, Healthcare, or Data Centres.

You will have the ability to lead medium to large projects with minimal support and provide line management support as part of your duties.

The role involves working as part of an integrated team on significant components of large, complex projects led by a Director, covering the entire project lifecycle from inception to defects management.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead project management commissions to ensure their successful delivery.
• Support, supervise, and motivate Project Managers, Assistant/Graduate, and Apprentice Project Managers.
• Ensure all team members have relevant and current training.
• Manage delivery of project management team outputs, adhering to timescales and quality standards.
• Coordinate and lead internal project team meetings.
• Review and sign off on all management information before issue.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Manage design, tender documents, appraisals, negotiations, and construction contracts.
• Progress business development opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Support client acquisition through quality work, effective communication, and professional conduct.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the project management team.
• Manage project finances, resourcing, audits, and reviews.
• Formulate fee proposals and support project managers' professional development.
• Participate in recruitment and retention activities.
• Complete all relevant training.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team to help construct infrastructure that uplifts communities and enhances lives.

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Enjoy the Perks

At AECOM, you'll benefit from career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working, technical networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days, all tailored to support your well-being and future.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

• Professional qualification in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
• Chartered status with RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, or equivalent.
• Experience in a consultancy environment.
• Understanding of construction project roles and their evolution over a project’s lifecycle.
• Proven experience in Life Science, Tertiary Education, or Defence sectors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and CDM regulations.

If you meet some of these requirements or possess transferable skills, we would love to hear from you!

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering services from advisory to construction management across various sectors, committed to sustainable legacies and innovation. Visit aecom.com for more.

Our Culture and Benefits

We offer flexible work options, a respectful workplace, and programs supporting your growth. Join us to make a difference with a trusted, inclusive, and innovative team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer, committed to confidentiality and fairness in our hiring process.