Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager (Water) in Edinburgh

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, 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 the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. 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 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

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 Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, with a history of delivering in the Water industry to join our Infrastructure Project Management team to work on the recently announced £88bn AMP8 investment period. At AECOM, we have secured positions on frameworks with several Water Companies, providing Project Management opportunities across our North, Midlands and Scotland Region operating from 8 regional offices. 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 an Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager, you will be expected to work with a Senior Project Manager / Associate to successfully manage, coordinate and deliver water projects. The role will cover the whole project lifecycle from initial inception, through the design, procurement process and onto the site delivery and commissioning phases.

Here's what you'll do:

• As an Assistant Project Manager/ Project Manager, you will be expected to work as part of or 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.
• Support Project Management commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery.
• Participation in appropriate meetings including minuting and proactively engaging in discussions, contributing to the PEP, collating progress reports, assisting with procurement strategies and tender documentation, general post contract management and administration.
• Proactively engaging with Client, contractor and other stakeholders, being aware of the scope of service and ensuring we deliver within the agreed parameters and help to resolve disputes whenever possible.
• Client-side project management, including stakeholder, H&S, risk, quality, schedule, and contract management.
• Support 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.
• Manage the delivery of project management team outputs, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross-functional team.
• Support business development opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Provide support on contract management services on NEC4 contracts, administering through a contract management system.
• Advise the client on procurement strategies and review tender documentation.
• Provide effective support and mentoring to Graduates and Apprentices.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for:

• Infrastructure project management experience (Water industry experience desirable).
• Knowledge and understanding of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) ideally working towards NEC ECC Accreditation.
• Experience of working as part of an integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative teams.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• 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.
• Able to work under own initiative where appropriate working closely with the Senior Project Managers and Associates in the delivery of some of our projects.
• A team player with a 'can-do' attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible.
• Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilise current digital tools.
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage relationships both internally and externally.
• Keen to work as part of a team and to develop and progress career development.
• Engenders a right first-time approach.
• Supporter of social and CSR activities, promoting a positive and enjoyable workplace.

Education, Professional Qualifications Requirements

The individuals proposed for the role will ideally demonstrate the following:

• A minimum 2 to 4 years of proven experience in a consulting environment providing a full spectrum of PM services including chairing meetings, minuting or proactively engaging in discussions, developing the PEP, progress reports, and tender documentation. General post contract management and administration, proactively engaging with relevant stakeholders, being aware of the scope of service and ensuring we deliver within the agreed parameters.
• A relevant degree such as in project management, engineering, environmental science, construction, or relevant subject. Alternatively, relevant experience in industry would be considered acceptable for exceptional candidates.
• Understanding and use of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
• A project management qualification such as the APM PMQ or PRINCE2 would be desirable.
• An associate member of a related professional body preferably chartered (APM, CIOB) would be desirable.
• You may be required to undertake and successfully complete security screening checks.

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.

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