About the job
Begin Your Journey. Cultivate Your Future.
Are you an experienced Project Management professional specializing in Infrastructure, eager to engage in transformative projects that enhance our communities? We invite you to join our dynamic team at AECOM, where we are mobilizing for significant opportunities across a diverse portfolio, servicing clients in Energy, Water, Rail, Aviation, and Highways.
As our Manchester division continues to grow, we seek a driven Office Lead to spearhead our local team and contribute to the next stage of regional expansion.
This role extends beyond mere team management; it offers a platform to develop, shape, and lead a thriving Project Management capability within one of AECOM’s most commercially successful regions. You'll be collaborating with major clients, including the Environment Agency, while advancing our growth objectives for FY26.
Your Responsibilities:
In this role, you will serve as the central figure for our Infrastructure Project Management capabilities in Manchester, ensuring team engagement, development, and commercial effectiveness. Primary responsibilities will encompass:
- Overseeing local office operations and maintaining a visible leadership presence for the Manchester PM team
- Driving strategic recruitment to align with regional growth plans
- Managing team structure, line management dynamics, and fostering regular communication with all team members
- Establishing meaningful personal and business objectives that align with regional performance metrics
- Supporting career development and progression pathways for team members
- Monitoring and optimizing utilization to ensure robust commercial performance
- Keeping team CVs and capability profiles current, engaging, and ready for clients
- Cultivating a positive team culture through regular engagement and local initiatives
Why This Role Matters:
Stepping into this leadership position means joining a region that consistently exceeds national utilization benchmarks while playing a crucial role in executing multi-million-pound projects. With a solid pipeline across infrastructure markets, you will have the autonomy to grow your team, influence performance, and secure the future of major frameworks.
If you are passionate about team building, professional development, and delivering meaningful outcomes for clients and communities, we want to hear from you. Join us to work on a variety of stimulating and challenging projects both locally and nationally. You will be part of a growing team of innovators committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions.
As an Associate Project Manager, you will also oversee Client Project Delivery.
Your Impact:
- Lead the successful execution of multi-disciplinary complex projects within collaborative delivery teams.
- Provide effective project management across various sectors.

