Senior Project Manager (Defence)

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description Start here. Grow here. AECOM Buildings & Places is made up of dedicated teams delivering projects in sectors covering; Commercial, Residential, Hospitality, Sports Venues, Work Places, Education, Healthcare, and Government, and specific to this opportunity the Defence sector.
Within this opportunity you will be based from our Glasgow office and will be required to spend 3 days per week at our client office or site in Glasgow. You will be an experienced Senior Project Manager ideally with a proven background working in a Defence Infrastructure setting. You will be joining a team of like-minded experts that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions.
In this exciting opportunity you will be involved in a critical defence infrastructure project, which will include elements of new build construction and civils infrastructure.
As the Senior Project Manager within this role, you will be required to manage and take ownership of all aspects of a given project, proactively engaging with the client, construction, and design team to drive the project forward.
You will be required to prepare succinct and accurate reports that look forward and identify clear actions and recommendations.
When managing a contract, you will be required to positively engage with the construction and design team and work collaboratively to address risks and avoid claims and disputes whilst maintaining meticulous records to allow you to quickly respond to issues arising and form an informed and balanced opinion having due regard to the building contract.
You will also be involved in the development of less experienced team members supporting them in becoming professionally qualified.
Here's what you'll do: Development and delivery of business cases Client-side project management, including stakeholder, schedule, and NEC4 contract management Provide strategic advice on project challenges to support the client achieving their goals Ownership of and responsibility for the successful delivery of your project Preparing and maintaining schedules, including dependencies and resources Identifying and monitoring project risks and opportunities Quality management processes for project activities and outputs Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests Establishing and maintaining project governance reviews Developing and managing teams Managing suppliers Ensure commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified, and acted upon Provide leadership within project management business and provide leadership and mentoring to the team Manage the delivery of project management team outputs, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards Co-ordination and sign off on all management information produced If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.
Enjoy the Perks. At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for: Minimum Requirements: Good working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts or similar, and commercial awareness Collaborative management skills Excellent communication and organisational skills Specific industry and project experience Valid UK driving licence Preferred Qualifications: Professional Qualified – ideally Project Management/ Engineering /Construction /Quantity Surveying Degree Chartered Status with the ICE, RICS, CIOB, RIBA or other equivalent institution APM affiliation preferred (as secondary accreditation) NEC3 / NEC4 Accredited PM preferred We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information Due to the nature of the work undertaken successful applicants will need to have active UK SC Clearance or the ability to gain UK SC clearance. This role will also require you to work onsite in Glasgow 3 days per week. Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
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About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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