Design Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a talented Design Project Manager to join their growing team. The role focuses on delivering end-to-end design solutions for water and wastewater projects, ensuring successful project delivery while managing technical and commercial aspects. With a substantial pipeline of work, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, PMP).
• Experience delivering design solutions for water-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and commercial delivery of projects and bids.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline colleagues to deliver solutions.
• Mentor and support less experienced colleagues across project teams.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

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About the Role:

Our client is currently seeking a talented and motivated Design Project Manager to join their growing Water team delivering end-to-end design solutions, from concept to construction. This role will focus primarily on water and wastewater schemes across both Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure sectors. With numerous secured 5–10 year frameworks and a substantial pipeline of work, their workload is expected to double – making this an exciting time to come on board.

Key responsibilities include:

The Water Project Manager will work closely with civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers, as well as other teams across the UK Water Business Unit to:

• Manage the technical and commercial delivery of projects and bids, ensuring completion within agreed timescales and budgets

• Ensure design outputs are aligned with scope, programme, and financial targets

• Effectively manage change across the lifecycle of a project

• Collaborate with multi-discipline colleagues to deliver value-driven solutions for clients

• Support proposal and bid preparation, including estimating timescales and costs

• Work with Lead Design Engineers to ensure successful project delivery

• Provide leadership and direction to delivery teams, alongside Lead Design Engineers

• Contribute to large, multidisciplinary projects and support integrated design approaches

• Mentor and support less experienced colleagues across project teams

About you:

• Recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, PMP)

• Engineering degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

• Experience delivering design solutions for water-related projects for water companies or contractors

• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration skills and a creative approach to design

• Understanding of environmental impacts, sustainable solutions, water/wastewater processes, and health and safety legislation

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities

• Commercial awareness with a strong track record of client management and business development

• Clear, confident communicator with adaptable written and verbal communication skills

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to learn more about this opportunity and how you can be part of a dynamic and growing team.