Project Manager

AECOM Edinburgh, Scotland Jan 6, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid

Project Manager focuses on manage the team in terms of workload management, project delivery and performance.

What the role involves

  • Manage the team in terms of workload management, project delivery and performance.
  • Overseeing the successful delivery of large, complex projects, ensuring they meet regulatory requirement and client expectations.
  • Collaborate with multi discipline team and national leadership to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standard of quality.
  • Leading Performance & Review process for the team by setting and monitoring SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound) goals for team members.
  • Ensure they do the same for their direct reports in line with AECOM Performance & Review process.
  • Carry out staff appraisals of direct reports.

Skills and requirements

  • Comprehensive knowledge of UK guidance documents and standards, including but not limited to ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, BS 9992, HTM 05-02 and BB100.
  • Have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

Candidate fit

  • ownership, planning discipline, stakeholder communication, and practical delivery judgement
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