Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Assistant Project Manager - Water
Assist in managing water projects, assess assets, groundwater, risk, costs, and stakeholder processes.
Job Highlights
About the Role
You will assist on the Water Resilience Programme as part of the National Water Resources Plan, assess and rehabilitate existing assets, and evaluate groundwater options to identify the most feasible solution for each water‑supply zone. You will also manage risk, accurately forecast project costs throughout the lifecycle, and oversee statutory processes, stakeholder engagement, and reporting. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top‑tier engineers and consultants to deliver projects ranging from small initiatives to large‑scale ventures, from concept through to completion. • Assist with the Water Resilience Programme and National Water Resources Plan. • Assess and rehabilitate existing water assets and evaluate groundwater options. • Manage project risk, cost forecasting, statutory processes, stakeholder engagement and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸water resilience
- ▸asset rehab
- ▸groundwater eval
- ▸risk mgmt
- ▸cost forecast
- ▸stakeholder eng
What You Bring
We are looking for candidates with an engineering degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or Project Management, some experience in the full cycle of project design delivery—from inception to detailed design to construction, and knowledge of the water and/or wastewater sector. • Hold an engineering degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management. • Experience across the full project design lifecycle from inception to construction. • Knowledge of the water and/or wastewater sector.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸project management
- ▸full lifecycle
- ▸water sector
- ▸wastewater
Benefits
In this role you will be an Assistant Project Manager Engineer working with Uisce Éireann on several potable‑water projects. The position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency. You will enjoy hybrid work flexibility, choosing to work from an AECOM office, a remote location or a client site, in a dynamic environment that champions integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and a pioneering mindset. The role also contributes to a safe, respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to create transformational outcomes for clients. AECOM offers a broad range of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families. As part of a global, publicly‑traded firm you gain access to industry‑leading technology, impactful projects and flexible work options, with an Equal Opportunity Employer commitment to help you reach your potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will interview applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions who meet the essential criteria. Interested candidates can request accommodation through [email protected]; all information is kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. • Hybrid work flexibility with options to work on‑site, remotely or from office. • Access to AECOM’s global compensation, benefits and well‑being programs. • Inclusive culture supporting diversity, neurodiversity and disability accommodations.
Work Environment
Hybrid