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Senior Project Manager (Water Sector)
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Senior Project Manager (Water Sector)
Senior Project Manager – Flood Risk & Asset Management (FRAM)
** Company Description: Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving commute times, ensuring energy reliability, providing clean water, or transforming urban landscapes, our work helps people and communities thrive. As the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to solve the most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With global infrastructure investment accelerating, our expertise is in high demand. Bring your bold ideas to a team of over 50,000 professionals—planners, engineers, designers, and innovators—workplaces who deliver impactful projects worldwide.
Join a global team dedicated to creating a better world. We invite you to be part of this mission.
** Job Description: Start Here. Grow Here.**
AECOM has been appointed to Flood Risk and Asset Management (FRAM) Lots, the first under the UK Government Commercial Agency’s Construction Professional Services 2 (CPS2) Framework. This extends our 25-year partnership with the Environment Agency, providing technical, environmental, and commercial/programme expertise in flood and coastal risk management.
Our team will support the Environment Agency in delivering their record investment programme, mitigating flood risks, and executing projects that protect communities and benefit the environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking Senior Project Managers and Associate Project Managers with a track record in the Water industry to join our Infrastructure Project Management team, working on FRAM projects across our South East and Anglia Region.
AECOM’s reputation for growth is supported by a strong project pipeline, offering opportunities to collaborate with innovative professionals who share a passion for creating cutting-edge solutions.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will work with Seniors, Associates, and Project Directors to coordinate, manage, and deliver water-related projects across the entire lifecycle:
- Inception and planning
- Design and procurement
- On-site delivery and commissioning
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** Key Responsibilities**
Core Duties
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver multi-disciplinary, complex projects collaboratively.
- Provide mentorship to Project Managers, Graduates, and Apprentices.
- Establish governance frameworks, defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability across projects.
- Offer client-side project management expertise, including stakeholder, H&S, risk, quality, schedule, and contract management.
- Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of projects to meet client expectations for cost, time, and performance.
- Manage project teams, resources, and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
- Build strong client relationships and support new business development opportunities.
- Lead bid submissions for project management opportunities.
** Qualifications & Experience**
Essential Criteria
- Water industry experience (preferred).
- Knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), with NEC ECC accreditation being advantageous.
- Experience working in integrated, multi-organisation teams.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, a growing professional network.
- Relationship-building capabilities to foster client and stakeholder trust.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other Senior Project Managers and Associates.
- Team-player mindset, focusing on problem-solving, flexibility, diplomacy, patience, respectfulness, and positivity.
- Experience within a client-oriented environment, including business development (direct or co-location roles).
- Proficient in digital tools and IT systems.
- Strong numeracy, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience preparing bid submissions.
- Effective client relationship management skills, both Internally and externally.
- Supervisory/team leadership experience with clear leadership qualities.
Professional Qualifications & Education
- Preferably a degree in project management, engineering, environmental science, construction, or related fields.
- Project management qualifications (e.g., APM PMQ or PRINCE2) or membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., APM, CIOB, ICE, RICS) would be desirable.
- Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contract management.
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Additional Requirements
- Will be subject to security screening.
** About AECOM**
AECOM is the world’s leading infrastructure consulting firm, delivering services across the entire project lifecycle—from planning and design to engineering and program management. Our portfolio spans transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and environmental sustainability, helping public/private sector clients address their most challenging problems.
Backed by:
- A culture of diversity & inclusion.
- A commitment to Sustainability Gurvernance principles.
- Industry-leading technology and innovative thinking.
As a Fortune 500 firm, AECOM’s Professional Services revenues crossed $16.1 billion in FY2025.
** Benefits & Work Environment**
Flexibility & Growth
- Hybrid work model—connecting in offices, client sites, or remotely.
- Empowerment to innovate, take ownership, and drive impactful projects.
Employee Value Initiatives
- A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and well-being.
- A wide range of reward packages, healthcare benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Mission-Driven Culture
- Contribute to projects with global significance.
- Work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, fostering a team culture focused on progress.
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer—respecting each person’s contributions and promoting career growth.
Disability Confident Employer
We will interview applicants with a disability or long-term condition who meet the role’s minimum requirements. If eligible, contact us at ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com.
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