Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (Defence Infrastructure) Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom Company Description At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether it’s improving commutes, 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 complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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 professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. Job Description Are you a Senior Project Management professional with experience delivering complex Defence infrastructure projects? AECOM’s Defence team is growing, and we are seeking talented individuals to help deliver some of the UK’s most critical and high‑profile programmes supporting the Armed Forces at home and overseas. Our work spans the full Defence estate, from accommodation, training, and operational facilities to secure technology, aviation, and specialist infrastructure. As part of our integrated delivery team, you will help shape, plan, and deliver projects that directly support UK Defence capability, ensuring our Armed Forces have the facilities they need to operate effectively and safely. The Role As a Senior Project Manager (Defence Infrastructure) you will join an established programme and project management team within AECOM’s Defence business. You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams delivering projects across the full RIBA lifecycle, from early concept and feasibility through design, procurement, construction, and handover, while managing NEC contracts (PSC and ECC) and ensuring compliance with MOD and DIO governance frameworks. Key Responsibilities Lead the successful delivery of Defence infrastructure projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring compliance with DIO, JSP, and MOD approvals frameworks. Provide project leadership and management of multidisciplinary teams to deliver within programme, budget, and quality expectations. Act as NEC Project Manager or Client Representative, providing clear contract and commercial management. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with DIO, TLBs, and site users, fostering collaboration across multiple organisations. Support the development of junior project managers, graduates, and apprentices through mentoring and on‑the‑job learning. Ensure projects align with sustainability, security, and safety requirements, reflecting AECOM’s and the MOD’s governance standards. Contribute to business development by supporting bids, proposals, and client engagement activities within the Defence sector. Minimum Requirements Proven experience in project management, ideally under MOD, DIO, or Crown commercial frameworks. Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, ideally with accreditation or equivalent experience as Project Manager. Demonstrated experience leading complex multi‑disciplinary teams and managing design and construction delivery. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills. Proficient in modern project management and digital tools, including MS Project and collaborative delivery platforms. Strong client‑facing capability with the ability to develop trusted relationships. Eligible for, or holding, UK Security Clearance or higher and sole UK national. 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 Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or related discipline. Professional qualification such as MAPM, MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent, with evidence of CPD and leadership in the profession. Understanding of MOD governance processes (e.g. Approvals, RIBA, Business Case, Security Accreditation). Project Management qualification (e.g. APMQ, PRINCE2). Experience working on projects under Government, MOD or DIO frameworks. Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our voices and employee stories. For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn, Ben Green. Equal Opportunity and Accessibility We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. We will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please let us know at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr