Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, Water AECOM – Manchester, England, United Kingdom Employment type: Full‑time Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Business Line: Water | Work Location Model: Hybrid Company Overview At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world by constructing infrastructure that improves lives and communities. We partner with clients to solve complex challenges, creating tangible impact across the globe. Role Overview As a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in our Water team, you’ll lead small to medium‑sized wastewater and potable water projects across key UK water company frameworks. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for team leadership and operational growth. Responsibilities Project Manager

Lead and manage projects with full accountability for successful delivery, including budget and schedule. Oversee project contracts, ensuring they are delivered within scope, budget, and timeframes. Handle change management by documenting early warnings, preparing variations, and negotiating and implementing changes with clients. Develop and maintain project timelines, identifying risks, dependencies, and required resources. Assess and mitigate project risks and opportunities, ensuring successful outcomes. Manage contracts under various forms, such as NEC. Ensure quality management processes are followed for all project activities and outputs. Engage with stakeholders, managing their interests and influence to achieve project goals. Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams across the business. Oversee subcontractor and supply chain performance to meet project requirements. Build strong relationships with clients and cross‑functional team members. Lead bid management for design tenders on standalone projects and framework contracts.

Senior Project Manager

Oversee the work of one or more Project Managers and provide support as required. Provide input and support on continuous improvement to project delivery procedures. Drive consistent Project Manager practices and procedures in alignment with AECOM PM requirements and the Project Delivery System (PDS). Depending on regional/project requirements, may also project‑manage more complex projects of your own.

Qualifications

Experience delivering water and wastewater/treatment projects. Strong commercial, risk management, and contractual skills, e.g. NEC4. A degree or equivalent in an engineering subject, and/or equivalent experience. Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) or APM registration.

EEO & Accessibility We celebrate diversity, including neuro‑diversity, and believe it enriches the team. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know via the email address above if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. Job ID: J10140286 #J-18808-Ljbffr