Engineering Design Project Manager - Manchester (Benefits)

Starkey Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company pension scheme

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Free on-site parking

Access to on-site gym facilities

Regular company social events

Excellent career progression

Ongoing professional development

Exposure to major UK infrastructure

Supportive & collaborative environment

Job summary

Starkey Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of an established engineering design consultancy based in Manchester. We are seeking a Project Manager – Engineering Design to lead multidisciplinary design projects across the UK water infrastructure sector, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to high quality standards.

The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000–£55,000 plus benefits, with opportunities to manage client relationships, develop programmes, budgets and change control,

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in engineering, design, construction or infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering design projects.
• Strong commercial awareness including budgets and contracts.
• Experience developing and monitoring project programmes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering design projects from planning through completion.
• Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
• Ensure delivery within timescales, budgets and contractual requirements.
• Identify risks and implement effective solutions.
• Manage commercial matters, including NEC contracts and change control.
• Serve as main client contact and maintain relationships and clear communication.
• Coordinate engineering teams, construction professionals and external suppliers.
• Provide progress and financial reports to senior management.
• Support tendering, proposals and quotations for new projects.
• Provide guidance to junior project managers and develop the team.

Skills

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Commercial awareness

Programme development

Communication & leadership

Organisation & prioritisation

Proactive problem solving

Education

Engineering degree / HND / PM qualification

Job description

Starkey Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of an established engineering design consultancy based in Manchester. We are seeking a Project Manager – Engineering Design to lead multidisciplinary design projects across the UK water infrastructure sector, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to high quality standards.

The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000–£55,000 plus benefits, with opportunities to manage client relationships, develop programmes, budgets and change control,