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Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we are at the forefront of the energy sector’s transformation, driving the shift toward a more sustainable and inclusive future. As Europe accelerates efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy, we’re playing a pivotal role in delivering innovative, low-carbon energy solutions that meet the growing demands of the industry, our communities, and the planet.

As a global leader in advisory, engineering, environmental, programme delivery and construction services, we’re committed to delivering resilient, sustainable legacies. From wind and solar to hydropower, energy storage, hydrogen and nuclear, our projects span the entire energy ecosystem, enabling the UK’s transition to a greener future. We're proud to be working on some of the most iconic energy projects, ensuring a balanced, reliable, and sustainable energy mix for future generations.

Be part of our 47,000-strong global team, united by a shared purpose to deliver a better world. Join us in creating solutions that make a difference – for our clients, our communities, and our planet

Job Description

Senior Project Manager (Energy)

Start here. Grow here.

We’re looking for passionate Senior Project Managers to join our growing Infrastructure Project Management team in the UK. Based in one of our hub offices which are located across the UK, with flexible hybrid working, you'll have the chance to lead transformative projects across the country. This is an opportunity to work with our key clients on the cutting edge of energy innovation, while benefiting from AECOM's global expertise and diverse career pathways.

Here’s what you’ll do:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be expected to lead a team to successfully manage and deliver capital investment projects, which could include asset health refurbishment or replacement of existing assets. This role involves providing client-side project management support during all stages of the project delivery lifecycle from option studies, option development, construction tender support through to NEC contract administration.

  • Lead the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary Transmission, Distribution and Power Systems projects.
  • Client-side project management, including stakeholder, H&S, risk, quality, schedule, and contract management
  • Ensure 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
  • Actively manage subcontractors and resources remote from the core project team
  • Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross-functional team
  • Support business development opportunities with existing and new clients

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • Experience of working within a client organisation, either directly or through a co-location/secondment arrangement.
  • Practitioner of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC)
  • Experience of working as part of integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative teams
  • Infrastructure and project management experience, delivering complex projects
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Highly motivated and with excellent industry network
  • Relationship building skills –ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders as well as an ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible

Qualifications

The individuals proposed for the role of a Senior Project Manager shall demonstrate:

  • Minimum of six years’ project management experience
  • A project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM
  • A relevant degree such as in engineering, environmental science, construction, or relevant subject
  • Strong history in both contract (NEC3 and 4) and project management.
  • A member of a related professional body, preferably chartered

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. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

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 [email protected] . 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

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!

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. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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