Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Senior Project Manager AECOM is a global network of experts working with clients, communities, and colleagues to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges. From design and engineering to construction and management, AECOM's technical knowledge, local connections and broad market experience allow us to deliver specialised services across the entire project life cycle. Are you a Project Management professional looking to work on projects that make a difference and enhance the world around us? If so, we are looking to attract the finest talent to be part of this journey as we mobilise for several key opportunities across a broad portfolio, delivering for clients in Energy, Water, Rail, Aviation, Highways. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Scottish Infrastructure team to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects, both nationally and locally. You will be joining a developing team of like-minded people that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions. Role Description As a Senior Project Manager, you will be expected to work with an Associate or Director to successfully manage, coordinate and deliver projects and / or to work independently leading a team to successfully manage and deliver capital investment projects. This role involves providing client-side project management support during all stages of the project delivery lifecycle from initial inception, through the design and procurement process and onto the site delivery and commissioning phase, and AECOM led commissions. Lead Project Management commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery. Provide effective support and mentoring to Project Managers, Graduates and Apprentices. Ensure commissions are managed and completed efficiently, on time and to the client’s satisfaction. Support and manage the project team ensuring appropriate resources are provided on projects, meeting the client and business requirements Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross-functional team Support business development opportunities with existing and new clients. Be the primary interface with AECOM clients (new and existing) Ensure all team members reporting to you have current and relevant training Manage the delivery of project management team outputs, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards Provide full Project Management duties to AECOM clients. Note that some of the commissions that we undertake may require full-time secondment into a client organisation. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Experience of working within a client organisation, either directly or through a co-location / secondment arrangement Practicioner of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Experience of leading integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative teams Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on value, risks and programme Infrastructure and project management experience 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 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 Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilise current digital tools Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills Willing to challenge in a positive and engaging manner Understanding of a variety of project types / sizes / sectors. Water sector experience would be advantageous. Education, Professional Qualifications Requirements The individuals proposed for the role of a Senior Project Manager will ideally demonstrate the following: A minimum 7 years of 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, ensuring delivery within the agreed parameters, and helping to resolve disputes whenever possible Demonstrable experience in team leadership & management of resources, resource planning and supporting the development of less experienced resources within the team A relevant degree such as in 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 Membership of a related professional body preferably chartered (APM, CIOB) would be desirable You may be required to undertake and successfully complete security screening checks. Additional Information About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.