Senior Project Manager (Construction Consultancy)

Company: AECOM
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

In this Senior Project Manager role, you will lead commissions and oversee project delivery under leadership supervision. You’ll provide strategic guidance across a portfolio of projects, supporting fellow PMs on larger efforts. Your focus is delivering high-quality, timely outcomes while cultivating strong client and cross-functional relationships. The position offers the chance to work on diverse public and private sector projects, contribute to innovative solutions, and drive measurable impact in communities.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working model
  • career development opportunities
  • AECOM University
  • volunteering days

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of clients and multiple projects
  • Deliver assigned revenues from repeat business through flawless execution
  • Maintain planned profit margins and minimize write-downs or multiplier erosion
  • Handle projects involving Risk Triggering Factors and complex client engagements
  • Direct project managers, assess risks, and implement mitigation plans
  • Lead client interfacing and ensure outputs meet time-scales and quality standards
  • Supervise PMs across multiple projects or programs
  • Provide guidance and support to colleagues on larger projects

Key requirements

  • Professional qualification in project management, construction, engineering, or quantity surveying
  • Chartered status with MAPM, RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or equivalent
  • Relevant degree or professional qualification
  • Experience in a consultancy or client-facing environment
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts (JCT and NEC) and the built environment
  • Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
  • Excellent communication
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Client-facing aptitude
  • Construction contracts knowledge (JCT, NEC)
  • CDM 2015 understanding
  • Risk assessment and management

Posted: September 14th, 2026