Senior Programme Manager (Infrastructure Construction) at Aecom USA

Exeter, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme management, Infrastructure construction, Leadership, Strategy development, Relationship management, Complex problem solving, Management consulting, Client engagement, Business development, Risk identification, Multi-disciplinary team leadership, Commercial acumen, Stakeholder management, PMO design, Bid management

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. In response to significant client demand and a strong infrastructure opportunity pipeline, the AECOM programme management advisory and delivery teams are seeking to grow across all grades. We are currently looking to hire a suitably experienced and capable Senior Programme Manager to work independently or with a Director to successfully shape, develop, initiate and deliver client investment and business change programmes. Joining our newly established and dedicated regional team in the South West of England, as a Senior Programme Manager you will be delivering transformative infrastructure and engineering projects. We combine international best practice with local expertise to drive sustainable growth and community impact. You will support programme advisory and delivery commissions across the whole programme lifecycle including programme definition, delivery model and organisational design, programme readiness, maturity assessments, programme management and PMO design and implementation. Within the role of Senior Programme Manager, you’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-profile programmes for regional clients in sectors such as water, transport, energy, and infrastructure. You’ll shape strategy, build local relationships, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation as we expand our South-West & Wales capability. Here's what you'll do: Develop and deliver regional programmes aligned with sector and client priorities Lead, mentor, and help grow a newly established programme management function and diverse team, promoting technical and professional development Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within this new regional function/team. Support the team in the delivery of its strategic goals in relation to capability, growth and commercial targets; Lead or support the delivery of significant, complex programme management advisory or delivery commissions involving multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholder groups; Ensure commissions are managed and delivered to the appropriate quality standards and commercial expectations; Ensure a robust approach to risk identification, evaluation and mitigation is applied to all commissions; Demonstrate leadership in the implementation of AECOM health, safety and environment requirements; Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross-functional teams to support successful delivery; Identify and act upon business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities within and without the team; Lead and support the development of proposals through the entire bid process; Ensure all direct reports are engaged, developed and supported along their own career journeys; and Identify opportunities to share knowledge and best practice and promote the team both internally and externally with clients and relevant industry bodies. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Buildings + Places page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see first hand the difference we're making in the industry! Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Depending on an individual’s grade, typical requirements and experience required includes: Public and private sector infrastructure, aviation, energy, rail and water experience preferred - other useful experience would include Defence, Government, Highways, Health and Decarbonisation. Complex, multi-disciplinary programme and PMO management experience; Proven track record for delivery; Key skills including: leadership, strategy development, relationship management, complex problem solving and insightful; Management consulting experience; Demonstrable client engagement at senior levels; Experience in client management – able to manage the account in terms of ‘live’ programmes while seeking new opportunities; Line management experience in a comparative consultancy business; Highly motivated with excellent industry network; Possess the ability to work across service lines (including a track record of cross-selling); and Commercial experience is essential along with a proven track record of winning and retaining new clients. Proven experience in programme management within engineering/construction, ideally in the South-West of England and Wales. Qualifications/criteria: Degree level education, ideally project or programme management/construction/engineering. Chartership (ChPP) or an APM accreditation (or willingness to work towards achieving). Managing Successful Programmes accredited (or international equivalent) is preferred. Experience using business information tools is preferred. Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. 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. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. State/Province: Bristol, City of Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Limited Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: UK - Bristol, 3 Rivergate

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Responsibilities

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams to shape, develop, and deliver complex infrastructure and engineering programmes for regional clients. Additionally, you will drive operational excellence, mentor staff, and identify new business development opportunities to support regional growth.