Senior Project Manager

Start here. Grow here. Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a passion for delivering fast‑paced, complex, client‑facing fit‑out projects for blue‑chip FTSE 500 organisations? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Fit‑Out Project Manager to lead and oversee the successful delivery of large‑scale interior fit‑out programmes from concept through to completion. You will bring deep experience in commercial fit‑out delivery, strategic stakeholder engagement, risk and quality management, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams. You will play a pivotal role in representing AECOM in front of major clients, driving excellence across project governance, commercial management, and technical delivery. Our team is friendly, busy, and highly motivated, with an exceptional track record of delivering prestigious UK and international projects. Recent highlights include: UBS, Amazon, Eversheds, LinkedIn, Goldman Sachs, Electronic Arts, 22 Bishopsgate, Knightsbridge Estates, Palace of Westminster, Southbank Place, Arctic Science Centres, The Bank of England, and BBC Broadcasting House. What You’ll Do As a Senior Project Manager, you will: - Lead the delivery of multiple complex fit‑out projects or programmes, ensuring alignment with client strategic objectives and organisational priorities. - Oversee all project phases, including feasibility, design, procurement, delivery, and handover. - Demonstrate strong client‑facing leadership, acting as a trusted advisor and fostering long‑term relationships. - Drive robust project governance, including cost management, scheduling, risk and issue management, and quality assurance. - Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary internal and external teams (QS, MEP, Architecture, Sustainability, Contractors). - Provide high‑level direction and mentoring to junior project managers and project support staff. - Make informed, proactive decisions with minimal supervision, while escalating strategically where necessary. - Ensure all works adhere to project budgets, timelines, health and safety requirements, and client expectations. 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! Enjoy the Perks At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being. This includes career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and paid volunteering days. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Minimum Requirements - Proven and competent experience in fit‑out or construction project management, with demonstrable leadership on complex, high‑value projects. - Experience from a consultancy or client‑side organisation, with ability to lead and advise on construction delivery. - Strong pre‑ and post‑contract project management expertise across the RIBA lifecycle. - Proven track record managing multiple stakeholders at senior levels. - Strong understanding of JCT and/or NEC contract administration (accreditation advantageous). - Ability to manage and maintain accurate project documentation (digital and physical). - Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications - Professional qualification in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying (Master’s desirable). - Chartered status with RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, or similar. - APM affiliation preferred. - Prince2, MSP, or similar project/programme management experience beneficial.