Project Manager Water Design

Working Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + Benefits

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee delivery of water design projects, ensuring quality, cost, and timelines are met

- Manage project plans and track progress against key milestones

- Act as the main point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships

- Administer contracts NEC and similar, including commercial tracking

- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and external partners

- Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders on performance and risks

- Support bid and tender submissions for upcoming work

- Coach and support junior members of the team

Requirements

- Background in project or design management within water or infrastructure

- Good understanding of commercial and contract management NEC preferred

- Experience delivering design-focused projects across multiple disciplines

- Comfortable leading teams and coordinating different stakeholders

- Knowledge of the UK water sector and regulatory environment

- Familiarity with project scheduling and programme management

- Experience managing project changes and variations

- Degree or HND in a relevant engineering or construction discipline

Why This Role Stands Out

- Key role across multiple live water projects

- Strong pipeline of AMP work already secured

- Opportunity to lead and develop junior team members

- Blend of technical delivery and commercial oversight

- Clear progression as the team expands

If you are passionate about leading water sector projects and want to play a key role in a growing team, apply now to take ownership of critical design-led projects and progress your career.