Principal Project Manager
Company: AECOM
Role summary
Principal Project Manager is a role at AECOM in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-10. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Principal Project Manager
- Company
- AECOM
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-08-10
Job 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.
Are you ready to take on the role of a Principal Project Manager with a focus on Renewable Energy projects in Construction.
Join our rapidly expanding renewable energy team. You will be responsible for undertaking a technical project management role on projects within our energy business; typically, our projects are associated with the generation, storage, transmission and distribution of energy both in the UK and Ireland and countries throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Projects include all stages of design from feasibility to detailed design and site construction supervision both in the UK and internationally. Our clients are a mix between large energy utility generators to private developers.
As our new Senior or Principal Project Manager, you will be a senior member of the team and responsible for developing and leading project delivery and developing and maintaining client relationships.
Other aspects of the role include:
Here's what you'll do:
Undertake the project management role on mid- to large size projects with a focus on the construction phase.
Liaise with clients, manage project work on a day-to-day basis and ensure that the work is delivered within the agreed requirements, timescale and budgets. Manage underperformance on contracts and work with clients to resolve issues.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary design and construction of renewable energy infrastructure.
Support the procurement stage of projects including preparation of Employer’s Requirements, and NEC/Fidic/JCT/bespoke technical contractual documentation.
Manage/administer NEC/FIDIC/JCT/ Bespoke contracts including technology supply contracts.
Manage the construction phase ensuring contractors align to the specific contract requirements and best practice. Contribute to the client interface and build successful external and internal relationships.
Support with the maintenance of project budgets, programme and overall performance in line with the contract.
Support senior members of the team with the governance of the project from set-up to completion, including reporting and invoicing.
Assist with the review of project deliverables.
Perform quality control reviews of work.
Participate in development of proposals.
Direct and mentor junior members of staff.
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 Energy page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!
Come grow with us.
At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for:
BEng (Hons) degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical or Environmental) or diploma in Project Management.
This role has a strong focus on Construction phase delivery and requires candidates to have a background in project and construction and commercial awareness of projects in the energy sector at Construction phase including the complexities of grid connected projects.
Experience leading the management of projects in one or more of the following technologies including design, procurement and construction phases:
Onshore wind – ideally with recent onsite experience.
Solar PV.
Hydroelectric– both run of river and pumped storage.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information
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At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. T