Senior Project Manager (Defence Construction Consultancy)
1 day ago
Basingstoke
Are you a Senior Project Management professional with experience delivering complex Defence construction and 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. As a Senior Project Manager (Defence Construction) you will be joining an established programme and project management team within AECOM’s Defence business. You will lead 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. • Lead the successful delivery of Defence construction and infrastructure projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring compliance with DIO, JSP and MOD approvals frameworks., • Provide project leadership and management of 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., • Contribute to business development by supporting bids, proposals and client engagement activities within the Defence sector., • Proven experience in project management, ideally under MOD, DIO or Crown commercial frameworks., • Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, ideally with accreditation or equivalent experience as Project Manager., • Demonstrated experience leading complex multi‑disciplinary teams and managing 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., • Strong client‑facing capability with the ability to develop trusted relationships., • Eligible for, or holding, UK Security Clearance or higher and sole UK national., • Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction or related discipline., • Professional qualification such as MAPM, MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent, with evidence of CPD and leadership in the profession., • Understanding of MOD governance processes (e.g. Approvals, RIBA, Business Case, Security Accreditation)., • Project Management qualification (e.g. APMQ, PRINCE2)., • Experience working on projects under Government, MOD or DIO frameworks., • Eligible for, or holding, UK Security Clearance. At AECOM you will enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being. You will have access to career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model that allows a healthy work‑life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer, offering interview flexibility for applicants with a disability or long‑term condition. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr