About the job
Begin Your Journey. Expand Your Horizons.
Are you ready to join a pioneering team that is shaping the future of water infrastructure?
Become a vital part of our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water team as a Project Manager in our expanding Plymouth office. Enjoy the advantages of our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we excel in innovation, managing a diverse portfolio of water programs and projects through enduring collaborations with prominent clients, including major UK water providers such as Wessex Water, Welsh Water, South West Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent Water, and Tier 1 Contractors.
In this pivotal role, you will spearhead various facets of multiple small to medium-sized water utility projects, encompassing both wastewater and potable water schemes within essential client long-term frameworks. This is a rare chance to collaborate with a skilled and diverse team committed to delivering efficient and forward-thinking solutions.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage projects with complete accountability for successful delivery, including budget and schedule adherence.
- Oversee project contracts, ensuring their execution is within scope, budget, and timelines.
- Manage change processes by documenting early warnings, preparing variations, and negotiating changes with clients.
- Develop and uphold project timelines, identifying risks, dependencies, and necessary resources.
- Evaluate and mitigate project risks and opportunities to ensure successful outcomes.
- Manage contracts in various forms, such as NEC.
- Ensure adherence to quality management processes for all project activities and outputs.
- Engage and manage stakeholder interests to achieve project objectives.
- Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary teams across the organization.
- Supervise subcontractor and supply chain performance to meet project specifications.
- Foster strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
- Lead bid management for design tenders on standalone projects and within framework contracts.
If you are passionate about innovation and transforming ambitious ideas into reality, AECOM invites you to join us. Be part of a team where we not only build infrastructure but also uplift communities and improve lives. Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay updated on the impactful projects we are undertaking and witness the difference we are making in the sector!
Join Us and Flourish.
Become part of our vibrant Water business, which comprises around 600 specialists across the UK and Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a range of intriguing projects, from small initiatives to large-scale undertakings, from concept to completion. At AECOM, you will thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

