Senior Project Manager (Defence Infrastructure)

AECOM; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in Cambridge to lead Defence infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering projects within MOD or similarly regulated environments, strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model and a range of personal benefits focused on career development and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering infrastructure projects within MOD, DIO, or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Defence infrastructure projects.
• Act as NEC Project Manager managing contractual processes.
• Interface with DIO, TLBs, site users, and contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts

UK Security Clearance eligibility

Education

Degree qualified in relevant discipline

Working towards professional qualification (MAPM, MRICS, MCIOB)

Tools

APMQ

PRINCE2

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with experience delivering infrastructure projects within Defence or similarly regulated environments? AECOM’s Defence team is growing across the East Midlands and Anglia region, and we are seeking Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to support a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work across some of the UK’s most critical and high-profile programmes, supporting the Armed Forces across the UK and overseas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Defence infrastructure projects or defined work packages across all RIBA stages
• Act as NEC Project Manager or Client Representative, managing contractual processes and commercial positions
• Interface directly with DIO, TLBs, site users, and contractors in live operational environments
• Manage programme, cost, and risk, ensuring robust project controls are maintained
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across multiple stakeholders
• Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to team capability and growth
• Ensure compliance with MOD governance, approvals processes, and security requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Experience delivering infrastructure projects, ideally within MOD, DIO, or similarly regulated environments
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts (PSC and/or ECC)
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams across design and construction
• Ability to manage stakeholders across client, contractor, and end‑user groups
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC or higher)

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Working towards or holding a professional qualification (MAPM, MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent)
• Understanding of MOD governance processes (e.g., Approvals, RIBA, Business Case, Security Accreditation)
• APMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent (desirable)
• Experience working on projects under Government, MOD or DIO frameworks

Benefits

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

EEO Statement

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.