Start Here. Grow Here.
Are you a 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 Project Manager (Defence Infrastructure) you will be joining an established programme and project management team within AECOM’s Defence business. You will support multi-disciplinary teams delivering projects across the full RIBA lifecycle, from early concept and feasibility through design, procurement, construction, and handover.
The role involves managing NEC contracts (PSC and ECC), ensuring compliance with MOD and DIO governance frameworks, and working closely with client stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to deliver assured, value-driven outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Support and where suitable lead the successful delivery of Defence infrastructure projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring compliance with DIO, JSP, and MOD approvals frameworks.
Provide project support to 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.
Minimum Requirements
Proven experience in project management, ideally under MOD, DIO, or Crown commercial frameworks.
Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, ideally with accreditation or equivalent experience as Project Manager.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex multi-disciplinary teams and 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.
Confident 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.