Senior/Principal Project Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver water sector projects from feasibility through design, construction support and commissioning. You’ll work within AECOM’s Water Team in Scotland to shape resilient water systems and support flagship programmes like SR27 Enterprise for Scottish Water. You’ll manage scope, schedule, risks and stakeholder relationships while driving commercial performance and quality delivery. This is an opportunity to influence major infrastructure and contribute to sustainable, long-term outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• comprehensive compensation and well-being programs
• global, diverse environment
• opportunity to work on flagship infrastructure projects
• professional development and training
• equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects in line with client and AECOM requirements
• Define project scope, schedule, resources and risks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and other team members, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Manage project commercial performance, including forecasting, costs and cash flow
• Oversee effective contract administration and quality delivery
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers where required
• Contribute to business development through proposals, client engagement and future opportunities
• Champion a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture

Key requirements

• 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
• Able to balance multiple priorities and work collaboratively
• Proficient in project management and digital collaboration tools
• Water sector experience desirable
• Collaborative mindset
• Leadership and mentoring
• Stakeholder management
• NEC3/NEC4 contracts knowledge
• Project management and digital collaboration tools
• Risk and contract management

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