Senior/Principal Project Manager - #2186990

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.

We are constantly evolving to remain at the forefront of innovation, and we're on the lookout for talented, dedicated, and passionate individuals to join us. As a Senior/Principal Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver water sector projects from feasibility through to design, construction support and commissioning. We have over 150 people in the Water Team in Scotland, with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Inverness.

We are delivering a diverse and high-impact portfolio of projects that are shaping sustainable and resilient water systems for generations to come.

We are a Primary Designer on Scottish Water's SR27 Enterprise. This is a transformational multi-billion-pound programme and will reshape Scotland's water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 (with potential to extend for another 6 years). Alongside SR27 we are delivering a number of frameworks both direct, and via design and build contractors, to Scottish Water.

Additionally, we have a strong flood and surface water management team providing complex integrated river and coastal modelling, flood prevention and restoration schemes through a number of frameworks, including Excel Scotland.

Responsibilities include delivering projects in line with client and AECOM requirements, defining project scope, schedule, resources and risks, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams, mentoring and developing Project Managers and other team members, managing project commercial performance, overseeing effective contract administration and quality delivery, managing subcontractors and suppliers where required, contributing to business development through proposals, client engagement and future opportunities, and championing a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.

About you includes extensive experience managing projects within consultancy, engineering or infrastructure environments, experience in leading bids, proposals or business development activities, in-depth knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly PSC, proven ability to lead multidisciplinary and multi-organisation teams, ability to balance multiple priorities and work collaboratively, proficiency in project management and digital collaboration tools, and water sector experience desirable.

Here's what we're looking for: a degree in Project Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management or a related discipline, a strong track record of delivering projects successfully, knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts advantageous, APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification (desirable), chartered or working towards professional membership (APM, PMI, CIOB, ICE, RICS) desirable, and security clearance checks may be required.