Design Project Manager - Water & Infrastructure

Rullion; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a proactive Project Manager - Design to own multidisciplinary design projects across the UK water and infrastructure sectors. You will ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while collaborating with engineering teams and clients.

You will develop robust programmes, manage budgets, and coordinate internal and external teams. A strong client focus, commercial awareness and experience in NEC contracts are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within engineering/design/infrastructure.
• Experience delivering multidisciplinary design projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and budgeting knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and change management.
• Approximately four years of experience in project or design management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering design projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
• Manage contractual obligations, including NEC contract requirements, compensation events and change control.
• Maintain effective client communication and manage expectations.
• Coordinate internal engineering disciplines, construction teams and supply chain partners.
• Provide regular project performance updates to senior management, highlighting progress and risks.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to prepare tenders and proposals for new design projects.
• Support and mentor junior and assistant Project Managers to grow the team.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

NEC contracts

Job description

Rullion is seeking a proactive Project Manager - Design to own multidisciplinary design projects across the UK water and infrastructure sectors. You will ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while collaborating with engineering teams and clients.

You will develop robust programmes, manage budgets, and coordinate internal and external teams. A strong client focus, commercial awareness and experience in NEC contracts are essential for success in this role.