Senior Project Manager NEC4 ECC (Accredited)

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

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager specializing in Infrastructure Project Management in Exeter, UK. The role involves managing complex projects across water and environmental programmes, ensuring quality, cost, and time targets are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in the NEC contract suite and excellent communication skills. The company values strong relationship-building capabilities and a proactive approach to project delivery. A relevant degree and project management qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing full spectrum Project Management services.
• Experience working in a consulting environment.
• Ability to deliver quality projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ensure client satisfaction in terms of quality and time.
• Manage project teams and subcontractors effectively.

Skills

Infrastructure project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building skills

Excellent IT Skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Education

Relevant degree in project management, engineering, or environmental science

Project management qualification (APMQ or PRINCE2)

Tools

NEC4 ECC Accredited

NEC3 and NEC4 contract management knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

Company: AECOM

Position: Project Manager – Infrastructure Project Management

Responsible for managing multi-disciplinary infrastructure and environmental projects across water and environmental programmes, ensuring delivery to client satisfaction in terms of quality, cost and time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary complex projects within collaborative delivery teams
• Client‑side project management, including stakeholder, H&S, risk, quality, schedule, and contract management
• Ensure projects and commissions are delivered to the satisfaction of the client for quality, cost, and time
• Support and manage the project team ensuring appropriate resources are provided on projects, meeting the client and business requirements
• Actively manage subcontractors and resources remote from the core project team
• Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross‑functional team

Qualifications

• Infrastructure project management experience (Water and Environment industry experience desirable)
• Experience of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC)
• Experience of working as part of an integrated, multi‑organisation, collaborative teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Highly motivated with a growing industry network
• Relationship building skills – ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders as well as an ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts.
• Able to work under own initiative where appropriate working closely with the Senior Project Managers and Associates in the delivery of some of our projects.
• A team player with a ‘can‑do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible
• Experience of working within a client organisation, either directly or through a co‑location/secondment arrangement.
• Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilize current digital tools.
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.

Professional Qualifications & Education Requirements

• NEC4 ECC Accredited
• Proven experience in a consulting environment providing a full spectrum of PM services including chairing meetings, minuting or proactively engaging in discussions, developing the PEP, progress reports, and tender documentation. General post contract management and administration, proactively engaging with relevant stakeholders, being aware of the scope of service and ensuring we deliver within the agreed parameters.
• A relevant degree such as project management, engineering, environmental science, construction, or relevant subject. Alternatively, relevant experience in industry would be considered acceptable for exceptional candidates.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contract management
• A project management qualification such as APMQ or PRINCE2 would be desirable.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status with a professional body preferably (MRICS, APM, or CIOB) would be desirable.
• You may be required to undertake and successfully complete security screening checks.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.