Senior Project Manager - Water Infrastructure (Hybrid)

AECOM; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Scotland seeks a Senior/Principal Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary water sector projects from feasibility through to design, construction support and commissioning. Based in Glasgow with offices in Edinburgh, Perth and Inverness, you will mentor teams and manage complex projects.

You’ll shape delivery, risk management, and client relationships while contributing to business growth across Scotland’s water infrastructure frameworks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Strong track record delivering projects within consultancy, engineering or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts advantageous.
• APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Chartered or working towards professional membership (APM, PMI, CIOB, ICE, RICS) desirable.
• Security clearance checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects in line with client and AECOM requirements
• Define project scope, schedule, resources and risks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and other team members, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Manage project commercial performance, including forecasting, costs and cash flow
• Oversee effective contract administration and quality delivery
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers where required
• Contribute to business development through proposals, client engagement and future opportunities
• Champion a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Digital collaboration tools

Water sector experience

Education

Degree in Project Management/Engineering/Environmental Science/Construction Management

APM PMQ / PRINCE2 or equivalent

Chartered or working towards professional membership (APM/PMI/CIOB/ICE/RICS) desirable

Job description

AECOM Scotland seeks a Senior/Principal Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary water sector projects from feasibility through to design, construction support and commissioning. Based in Glasgow with offices in Edinburgh, Perth and Inverness, you will mentor teams and manage complex projects.

You’ll shape delivery, risk management, and client relationships while contributing to business growth across Scotland’s water infrastructure frameworks.