Infrastructure Project Manager – Manchester Lead

Overview

In this role you lead AECOM’s Manchester-based infrastructure PM capability, shaping a high-performing team to deliver complex programmes. You act as the local focal point, driving recruitment, development, and commercial performance while aligning team objectives with regional growth targets. You’ll manage client-facing delivery, nurture cross-functional relationships, and foster a collaborative, innovative culture. The position combines leadership with hands-on project delivery influence, supporting multi-million programme work and major client frameworks. This is a growth-driven opportunity to build a standout PM capability within a global infrastructure firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• flexible work environment
• wide compensation and well-being programs
• global firm exposure
• equal opportunity employer
• disability confident employer

Responsibilities

• Lead local office operations and provide day-to-day leadership for the Manchester PM team
• Drive targeted recruitment to support regional growth
• Manage team structure, line management, and regular engagement with team members
• Set personal and business objectives aligned with regional performance targets
• Support career development plans and progression pathways
• Monitor and maintain utilisation to ensure strong commercial performance
• Keep CVs and capability profiles current, compelling, and client-ready
• Foster a positive team culture through regular engagement and local initiatives
• Deliver multi-disciplinary complex projects within collaborative delivery teams
• Mentor Project Managers, Graduates and Apprentices
• Ensure commissions are managed and completed on time and to client satisfaction
• Support and manage project resources to meet client and business requirements
• Deliver projects to client satisfaction for quality, cost, and time
• Develop strong client relationships and cross-functional teamwork
• Support business development opportunities with existing and new clients and be the primary interface with clients

Key requirements

• Minimum 9 years of proven PM services experience including post-contract management and stakeholder engagement
• Experience and knowledge of NEC3/4 contract management, ideally with Accreditation
• Relevant degree in project management, engineering, environmental science, construction, or equivalent experience
• Experience in team leadership, resource planning, and development of junior staff
• Experience as client-side Project Manager in Energy, Aviation, Water, Rail and/or NEC PM
• Project management qualification (APMQ or PRINCE2) desirable
• Ability to undertake security screening checks
• Membership of a related professional body preferable (APM, CIOB)
• Experience in Built Environment and all aspects of Infrastructure PM
• Experience in integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Motivated with a growing industry network
• Relationship-building with clients and stakeholders
• Ability to work on own initiative and with Senior PMs/Associates
• Team player with collaborative, adaptable, and respectful attitude
• Excellent IT and digital tool usage
• Strong numeracy and written/verbal skills
• Understanding of diverse project types/sizes/sectors and agile/adaptable approach
• Practitioner of NEC contracts, PSC and ECC
• Ability to advise clients on value, risks, and programme
• Willingness to challenge positively

• excellent communication
• relationship-building
• team leadership
• NEC3/4 contract management
• NEC suite contracts (PSC, ECC)
• project leadership and delivery

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