Project Manager in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Location: Manchester

Permanent Or Contract (Outside IR35)

We are working with a growing engineering and design consultancy delivering multidisciplinary engineering solutions across the UK's water and infrastructure sectors.

Working closely with construction teams and major utility providers, the business supports the delivery of significant infrastructure programmes across the UK.

Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, we are looking to recruit a proactive and commercially aware Project Manager - Design to take ownership of multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys working alongside engineering teams, developing strong client relationships and taking responsibility for successful project delivery.

• Project Delivery: Manage multidisciplinary engineering design projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery against agreed programmes, budgets and client requirements.

• Programme & Budget Management: Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes, budgets and deliverables, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where necessary.

• Commercial Management: Manage contractual obligations, including NEC contract requirements, compensation events, variations and change control.

• Client Relationships: Act as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining effective communication and ensuring expectations are consistently met.

• Team Coordination: Work closely with internal engineering disciplines, construction teams and supply chain partners to ensure coordinated and efficient design delivery.

• Reporting: Provide regular project performance updates to senior management, highlighting progress, financial performance, risks and opportunities.

• Tender Support: Collaborate with engineering teams to prepare tenders and proposals for new design projects.

• Team Development: Support and mentor junior and assistant Project Managers, helping to develop the wider project management capability.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in project management within an engineering, design or infrastructure environment.

• Experience delivering design projects within the UK regulated water industry.

• Experience managing or delivering multidisciplinary engineering design projects.

• Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of project budgets and contractual requirements.

• Experience developing, monitoring and managing project programmes.

• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of NEC contracts, compensation events and change management.

• A relevant degree, HND or project management qualification.

• Approximately four years' experience in project management or design management.

• Previous experience working within a design and build environment.

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in engineering design or infrastructure and are looking for your next opportunity within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.