Senior Water Infrastructure Project Lead (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM in Scotland is seeking a Senior/Principal Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary water sector projects from feasibility through to design, construction support and commissioning. With over 150 water team colleagues across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Inverness, you will drive complex programmes for SR27 and other frameworks, mentoring teams and shaping sustainable, resilient water infrastructure.

You will engage with clients, manage scope, schedule, risks and commercial performance,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing projects within consultancy, engineering or infrastructure environments.
• Experience leading bids, proposals or business development activities.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary and multi-organisation teams.
• Able to balance multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• Proficient in project management and digital collaboration tools.
• Water sector experience desirable.

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

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Bid leadership

NEC contracts

Digital collaboration tools

Budgeting

Water sector experience (desirable)

Education

Degree in PM/Engineering/Environmental Science/Construction Management

APM PMQ or PRINCE2 (desirable)

Professional membership desirable (APM/ PMI/ CIOB/ ICE/ RICS)

Tools

Digital collaboration tools

MS Office

Job description

AECOM in Scotland is seeking a Senior/Principal Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary water sector projects from feasibility through to design, construction support and commissioning. With over 150 water team colleagues across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Inverness, you will drive complex programmes for SR27 and other frameworks, mentoring teams and shaping sustainable, resilient water infrastructure.

You will engage with clients, manage scope, schedule, risks and commercial performance,