Senior Project Manager (Defence Sector)

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Are you a Project Management professional looking to work on projects that make a difference and enhance the world around us?    

If so, we are looking for Senior Project Managers with a history of delivering in the Defence Sector to join our Infrastructure Project Management team to support our Defence clients.  You will be delivering major high profile infrastructure projects and programmes across Scotland, operating from one of our offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh. Additionally, we have nationwide opportunities with various government bodies.    

Our growth trajectory is strong, supported by a robust pipeline of projects and you will be joining a growing team of like-minded people that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions.    

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be expected to work with other Seniors, Associates or Project Directors to successfully manage, coordinate and deliver projects and programmes across our Defence portfolio.    

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. This role involves providing client-side project management support during all stages of the project delivery lifecycle from option studies, option development, and construction tender support through to NEC contract administration and on-site delivery.    

• Lead the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary complex projects within collaborative delivery teams    
• Provide effective support and mentoring to Project Managers, Graduates and Apprentices.   
• Establish and maintain governance arrangements for the delivery of projects, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that align with organisational practice.     
• 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   
• Manage the submission of project management bids.   

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!