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Project Manager – Engineering Design
Location: Manchester
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Engineering / Water Infrastructure / Design & Build
An Exciting Opportunity for an Experienced Project Manager
Starkey Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of an established and growing engineering design consultancy operating within the UK's water and infrastructure sectors.
Our client delivers multidisciplinary engineering design solutions, supporting major infrastructure programmes across the UK.
Due to continued growth and an expanding portfolio of projects, we are seeking a motivated and commercially aware Project Manager – Engineering Design to join their Manchester-based team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects, coordinating technical teams and building strong client relationships.
You will play a key role in delivering complex engineering design projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multidisciplinary engineering design projects from initial planning through to successful completion.
- Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets and contractual requirements.
- Identify potential project risks and implement effective solutions.
- Manage commercial and contractual matters, including NEC contracts, compensation events, variations and change control.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication.
- Coordinate engineering teams, construction professionals and external suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Monitor project performance and provide regular progress and financial reports to senior management.
- Support the preparation of tenders, proposals and quotations for new projects.
- Provide guidance and support to junior Project Managers, helping develop the wider team.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
- Proven Project Management experience within engineering, design, construction or infrastructure.
- Experience coordinating or delivering multidisciplinary engineering design projects.
- Strong commercial awareness, including managing project budgets and contractual requirements.
- Experience developing and monitoring project programmes.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
Desirable:
- Previous experience within the UK water or wastewater industry.
- Knowledge of NEC contracts, compensation events and change management.
- Experience working within a design and build environment.
- A relevant engineering degree, HND or recognised Project Management qualification.
- Approximately four years or more of relevant Project Management or Design Management experience.
What's on Offer?
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum + Benefits
Our client offers an excellent opportunity to join a successful and expanding engineering business with a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects.
- Competitive salary package.
- Company pension scheme.
- Competitive annual leave entitlement.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to on-site gym facilities.
- Regular company social events.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing professional and personal development.
- Exposure to major UK infrastructure and engineering projects.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where your contribution will make a genuine difference.
You will work alongside experienced engineering and construction professionals, managing varied projects and helping deliver essential infrastructure across the UK.
With continued investment and business growth, there are excellent opportunities to develop your career and take on greater responsibility.
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