Assistant Project Manager​/Project Manager; Water

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Are you a Project Management professional looking to work on projects that make a difference and enhance the world around us?

If so, we are looking for Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, with a history of delivering in the Water industry to join our Infrastructure Project Management team to work on the recently announced £88bn AMP8 investment period.

At AECOM, we have secured positions on frameworks with several Water Companies, providing Project Management opportunities across our North, Midlands and Scotland Region operating from 8 regional offices. Additionally, we have nationwide opportunities with various government bodies.

Our growth trajectory is strong, supported by a robust pipeline of projects and you will be joining a growing team of like‑minded people that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions.

As an Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager, you will be expected to work with a Senior Project Manager/Associate to successfully manage, coordinate and deliver water projects.

The role will cover the whole project lifecycle from initial inception, through the design, procurement process and onto the site delivery and commissioning phases.

• Support Project Management commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery.
• Participation in appropriate meetings including minuting and proactively engaging in discussions, contributing to the PEP, collating progress reports, assisting with procurement strategies and tender documentation, general post contract management and administration.
• Proactively engaging with Client, contractor and other stakeholders, being aware of the scope of service and ensuring we deliver within the agreed parameters and help to resolve disputes whenever possible.
• Client‑side project management, including stakeholder, H&S, risk, quality, schedule, and contract management.
• Support projects and commissions are delivered to the satisfaction of the client for quality, cost, and time.
• Support and manage the project team ensuring appropriate resources are provided on projects, meeting the client and business requirements.
• Manage the delivery of project management team outputs, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross‑functional team.
• Support business development opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Provide support on contract management services on NEC4 contracts, administering through a contract management system.
• Advise the client on procurement strategies and review tender documentation.
• Provide effective support and mentoring to Graduates and Apprentices.

• Infrastructure project management experience (Water industry experience desirable).
• Knowledge and understanding of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) ideally working towards NEC ECC Accreditation.
• Experience of working as part of an integrated, multi‑organisation, collaborative teams.
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