Assistant Project Manager

Rullion; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure design firm in Manchester is seeking an Assistant / Junior Project Manager (Design) to support the delivery of water and multidisciplinary design projects. This role is perfect for a graduate or early-career professional aiming to develop in project management. The successful candidate will assist in managing projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery while maintaining client satisfaction. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Clear development pathway to Project Manager roles

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in engineering design, project engineering, or project management.
• Experience in regulated industries such as water, rail, or oil & gas.
• Strong interest in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage or support delivery of multidisciplinary water design projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within cost.
• Coordinate commercial and contractual requirements.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Regulated industry experience

Education

Graduate or HND qualification (engineering or related discipline)

Job description

Assistant / Junior Project Manager (Design)

Location: Manchester with hybrid working if required and site visits
Sector: Water / Regulated Infrastructure
Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35)

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant / Junior Project Manager (Design) to support the delivery of water and multidisciplinary design projects. You will either manage the delivery of simple design projects or assist senior project managers on more complex schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career professional with experience in regulated industries and a strong interest in developing a career in project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage or support the delivery of multidisciplinary water design projects
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within cost, and in line with client specifications
• Coordinate and manage commercial and contractual requirements, including NEC contracts
• Develop, update, and manage project programmes
• Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction
• Report project progress, risks, and performance to senior management
• Coordinate effectively with internal design teams and the external supply chain
• Support the preparation of tenders for water design projects with input from engineering teams

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate or HND qualification (engineering or related discipline preferred)
• 2-5 years' experience in one or more of the following:
  • Engineering design in a regulated industry
  • Project engineering in a regulated industry
  • Project management of engineering design or construction
  • Design management
• Experience working in regulated industries such as:
  • Water (essential)
  • Rail
  • Oil & Gas
  • Nuclear
  • Highways
  • Bridges
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for project management

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on multidisciplinary projects
• Ability to lead and coordinate diverse, multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of different contract types, including NEC and fixed-cost contracts
• Experience managing change and design variations
• Experience managing or contributing to design delivery
• Commercial and contractual awareness
• Understanding of project programmes and cost control

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile regulated infrastructure projects
• Clear development pathway toward Project Manager roles
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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