Associate Director, Project Manager Water & Defence

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We're looking for an experienced Associate Director
- Project Manager to join our thriving multidisciplinary Water team across England and Wales. If you're passionate about shaping infrastructure and have a strong background in both the water and defence sectors this is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering industry-defining projects.

Our teams are delivering some of the most significant infrastructure programmes in the UK and beyond supporting local and national government utilities and other clients with high-profile technically complex work.

In this leadership role you'll be a key figure in the development and growth of our water capability with a particular focus on the defence sector.

• Act as Framework Manager or deputy across several strategic water contracts
• Lead strategic growth of water services in the defence sector
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects from early design through to delivery
• Ensure timely high-quality outcomes while meeting commercial targets
• Foster a strong health safety and wellbeing culture
• Take ownership of quality management and project risk mitigation
• Serve as the key point of contact for client relationships
• Support business development through bids proposals and strategic initiatives
• Mentor line manage and develop staff across the team
• Collaborate across internal teams to drive cross-sector opportunities

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 Water page on Linked In a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Come & Grow with Us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 670 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier civil mechanical electrical and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects from small initiatives to large-scale ventures all the way from concept to completion. Here you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

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.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible.

We're seeking someone with a proven track record in delivering water and defence projects in a client-facing capacity. You'll be a natural leader effective communicator and committed to both project success and the development of others.

• An honours or masters degree (or equivalent qualification) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• A strong background in the UK water sector ideally with experience in regulated frameworks.
• Experience working in the defence sector and understanding its complexities.
• Knowledge of or training in NEC3 contracts.
• Familiarity with Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations or equivalent experience.
• A passion for mentoring and guiding junior team members in both project delivery and career development.
• As some aspects of this role will be within the defence sector the successful candidate must have previous UK Security Clearance or ability to obtain.

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on Linked In Jay Hewitt.

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.

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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…