Senior Project Manager, Water

Company: AECO
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

  • Primary Location: UK – Cardiff, Callaghan Square

Job Description

Join our innovative and multidisciplinary Water team as a Senior Project Manager, based in our growing offices.

You’ll benefit from a flexible hybrid working model. AECOM is a leader in delivering a diverse portfolio of water programs and projects through long-term partnerships with major UK water companies such as Wessex Water, Welsh Water, South West Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent Water and Tier 1 Contractors.

In this role, you’ll lead various aspects of multiple small to medium sized water utility projects, covering both wastewater and potable water schemes within key client long-term frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse team dedicated to efficiency and forward-thinking solutions.

Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Oversee the work of one or more Project Managers and provide support as required into any of the Project Managers tasks.
  • Provide input and support on continuous improvement to, and execution of, project delivery procedures.
  • Drive consistent Project Manager (PM) practices and procedures in alignment with AECOM PM requirements and the Project Delivery System (PDS).
  • Depending on regional or project requirements, you may also project manage more complex projects of your own in addition to the above.

Perks

Enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model to support work‑life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Part‑time or flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Qualifications

  • Experience delivering water and wastewater or treatment projects.
  • Strong commercial, risk management and contractual skills and experience, e.g., NEC4.
  • A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject, and/or equivalent experience.
  • Chartered Engineer Status (or working towards) or APM registration.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccomodations@aecom.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026