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Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager – Flood Risk & Asset Management (FRAM)
About AECOM
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Job Description
What’s the Opportunity?
We’ve been appointed to all three Flood Risk and Asset Management (FRAM) Lots under the UK Government’s Construction Professional Services 2 (CPS2) Framework, deepening our 25-year partnership with the Environment Agency. Our expert services across flood and coastal risk management will ensure the Environment Agency delivers its record investment programme—reducing flood risk and protecting communities while benefiting the environment.
We’re seeking Assistant Project Managers (APMs) and Project Managers (PMs) with water-sector experience to join our Infrastructure Project Management team in our South East and Anglia Region.
Why Join AECOM?
- Unprecedented industry growth with a vetted pipeline of projects.
- A culture of innovation, leadership, and cutting-edge solutions.
- Flexible hybrid working, hybrid office/client-site rotations.
- Advancement with AECOM’s global estates—where your potential is endless.
This in-demand, high-impact role spans the full project lifecycle: inception, design, procurement, site delivery, and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
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Core Project Management Duties
- Work with Senior PMs/Associates to lead or support projects across:
- Option studies, design, tenders (FIDIC/NEC-based procurement)
- NEC contract administration
- On-site delivery and commissioning
- Client-facing: Define and support contracts, stakeholder engagement, risk management, quality assurance, and schedule/financial tracking under budget and timeframes.
- Accurate documentation founder’s job: Proactively minute meetings, draft Progress Engineers’ Programme (PEP) reports, manage procurement, and resolve disputes.
- Mentor and support graduates and apprentices in project execution.
Stakeholder & Commercial Focus
- Engage with clients, contractors, and cross-functional teams—ensuring delivery aligns with scope, cost, and risk mitigation.
- Ensure high standards of health, safety, & environmental compliance (H&S).
- Identify and address operational and commercial challenges proactively.
Team & Business Leadership
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Foster an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds drive excellence.
- Market influence: Contribute to water communication strategies with stakeholders, promoting AECOM’s expertise.
- Department growth: Share business opportunities and support both existing and new client contacts.
What We’re Looking For
✔ Technical Expertise
- Degree in supervised fields: project management, engineering, environmental science, architecture, or construction (or equivalent experience).
- Proven track record in consultancy (minimum 0–3 years under APM guidelines), including:
- Stakeholder coordination
- Meetings/minuting
- NEC4 contract - FIDIC & NEC (Engineering & Construction Contract – ECC & Professional Services Contract – PSC) familiarity.
- Strategic client liaison, conflict resolution, reporting.
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⚡ Qualifications
- APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or PRINCE2 (desirable/required for APM/Experienced PM’s).
- Membership/associate status (in APM, CIOB, or similar profession) considered a huge advantage.
✔ People Focus
- Collaborative strength: Team player with a record of mentoring and upskilling junior colleagues.
- Communication: Clarity, persuasiveness, and cross-enterprise engagement.
🔍 Background Check may apply per Government requirement. Successful candidates will undergo Day 1 onboarding at an AECM office.
Life at AECOM
Benefits & Culture
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Freedom to Grow
- Hybrid work flexibility across offices, remote locations, and sites.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: Champion your ideas and drive innovation.
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Mission-Driven Work
- Public-sector impact and profitable private-sector deliverability.
- ESG priority: AECOM’s water expertise aligns with nationally critical priorities.
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Career Investment
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Growth pathway encoded.
- Disability Confident: Offers interviews to candidates with barriers, meeting criteria.
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Flexible Perks
- Competitive compensation & health plans.
- Compensation specifics TBD.
Ready to Shape the Future?
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🔓 Interested? Connect with the recruiter on LinkedIn; mention ReqID J10151473.
Secure Process: All information held confidentially under EEO guidelines. To start the Disability Confident application process, reach ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com. Note:
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