Project Manager
Posted Today by FYBA Talent
£450 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Summary: The Project Manager will oversee the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering design projects in the water sector, ensuring timely and budget-compliant outcomes while maintaining quality standards. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate with engineers, clients, and supply chain partners. The Project Manager will also mentor junior team members and support the development of project proposals. The position is based in Manchester and offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the delivery of multidisciplinary water design projects
- Ensuring projects are delivered on programme, within budget and to required quality standards
- Managing and administering NEC and other contract requirements
- Developing, updating and managing project programmes
- Maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
- Reporting project progress, risks and performance to senior stakeholders
- Coordinating internal design teams and external supply chain partners
- Managing project change, variations and commercial considerations
- Supporting the preparation of tenders and proposals
- Leading and developing Assistant Project Managers and junior team members
Key Skills:
- Project management and/or design management experience
- Experience within the UK water industry
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering projects
- Strong understanding of project programmes, cost control and delivery
- Experience managing or contributing to engineering design projects
- Ability to lead small teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders
- Understanding of commercial and contractual principles
Salary (Rate): £450/day
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering design projects within the water sector.
This role is suited to someone who is confident managing projects end-to-end — from planning and coordination through to delivery — while working closely with engineers, clients and supply chain partners.
You will take ownership of project performance, ensuring designs are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, while also supporting the development of more junior project managers.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of engineering design projects, managing both technical coordination and commercial performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the delivery of multidisciplinary water design projects
- Ensuring projects are delivered on programme, within budget and to required quality standards
- Managing and administering NEC and other contract requirements
- Developing, updating and managing project programmes
- Maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
- Reporting project progress, risks and performance to senior stakeholders
- Coordinating internal design teams and external supply chain partners
- Managing project change, variations and commercial considerations
- Supporting the preparation of tenders and proposals
- Leading and developing Assistant Project Managers and junior team members
About You
We are looking for someone with solid project management experience who is confident leading projects and working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
It’s essential that you have:
- Project management and/or design management experience
- Experience within the UK water industry
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering projects
- Strong understanding of project programmes, cost control and delivery
- Experience managing or contributing to engineering design projects
- Ability to lead small teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders
- Understanding of commercial and contractual principles
It’s desirable for you to have:
We are a growing consultancy delivering engineering projects across the water sector, offering the opportunity to take real ownership of project delivery within a supportive and collaborative environment.
In this role, you will:
- Lead end-to-end project delivery
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Develop your leadership skills while supporting junior project managers
- Contribute to tenders and client-facing work
Our Manchester office offers free parking, excellent transport links and access to a fully equipped gym with changing facilities, alongside a collaborative team environment.
We also offer:
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with service and Option to purchase additional leave
- Structured development and progression opportunities
- Monthly team brunches and quarterly socials