Project Manager in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Project Manager – Design

Location: Manchester

(Outside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced, design-focused Project Manager to join a growing engineering consultancy delivering multidisciplinary design projects across the UK water and infrastructure sectors.

Working closely with engineering and construction teams, you will oversee projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering design projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
• Oversee contractual requirements, including NEC contracts, variations and change control.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and managing expectations.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines, construction teams and supply chain partners.
• Report on project progress, commercial performance and risks.
• Support tender submissions and mentor junior Project Managers.

Experience & Requirements

Essential:

• Project management experience within an engineering, design or infrastructure environment.
• Experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering design projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management skills.
• Experience managing project programmes and coordinating technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

• Experience within the UK water sector.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and change management.
• Relevant degree, HND or project management qualification.
• Experience working within a design and build environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on major UK water infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines and design challenges.
• Career progression within a growing design consultancy.
• Competitive benefits package, including pension, holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities.