Project Manager – AI Optimisation in Civil Infrastructure Projects Known as an Engagement Manager / Lead Common job titles: Project Delivery Manager, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager Location: Dartford, Manchester, London – Others considered The future is AI in Construction to optimise programmes. The future is here with Akordi, a Laing O'Rourke company. Akrodi isn't just a platform it is the team of professionals driving the platform. When you take a the most advanced optimisation, analytical, scenario planning and visualisation tool and add industry experts from Planning, Civil Engineering and Digital backgrounds you create an unparallelled capability. You create Akordi. How does this fit an engineering and project management professional? These are the expertise that we utilise. End-to-end ownership of civil engineering delivery: scope, timeline, budget, quality and governance, ideally across 2–3 concurrent engagements. Delivery background on major construction or infrastructure projects in the UK (nuclear, water, energy or complex civil works), with an engineering or closely related technical degree. Client facing lead who runs steering committees, discovery workshops and stakeholder interviews, and is trusted by senior executives. Excellent presentation skills, both written and oral: turns data insights into meaningful actions for clients, with executive-ready PowerPoint and Excel deliverables. Communicates with construction delivery professionals (project directors, delivery leads, planners) and frames content so it is highly relevant to them. Analytical rigour: understands the data, spots anomalies in technical outputs, and checks that the output answers the client's original question before it is shared. Structured problem-solving: breaks ambiguous problems into work plans, coordinates cross-functional specialist teams and reports clearly on progress, risks and issues. Commercial awareness: contributes to proposals, RFIs, RFQs and pitches, and builds relationships that generate repeat business. Passion for construction transformation and for adopting AI-enabled tools and new methodologies. How might you split your time? End-to-end delivery ownership (Scope, Budget and Governance) – 25% Presentation
Engagement Manager - Akordi employer: Laing O'Rourke
Crown House Technologies offers an exceptional work environment for Sprinkler Design Engineers, combining innovative engineering with a commitment to employee growth and inclusivity. With access to cutting-edge projects and a strong focus on health and safety, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional development and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of fire suppression design. Located within the UK's largest mechanical, electrical, and public health manufacturing facility, this role provides unique advantages such as off-site manufacturing capabilities and a supportive approach to diverse hiring through the Disability Confident scheme.
