Project Manager

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Project Manager to oversee water and wastewater projects. This role requires strong project management qualifications and engineering background. Candidates should have experience with water-related design solutions and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering design solutions for water-related projects.
• Understanding of environmental impacts and health and safety legislation.
• Strong track record of client management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical and commercial delivery of projects.
• Ensure design outputs align with scope and financial targets.
• Provide leadership and direction to delivery teams.

Skills

Project management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Design solutions

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Recognised project management qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Design Project Manager
Location: Bristol (Flexible/Hybrid)
Rate: £450 / day

Our client is currently seeking a talented and motivated Water Project Manager to join their growing 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 frameworks and a substantial pipeline of work, their workload is expected to double – making this an exciting time to come on board.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.