Project Manager

BWB Consulting Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Pension match

Life assurance

Hybrid work

Flexible core hours

Wellbeing program

Training support

Job summary

BWB Consulting Ltd in Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver public sector infrastructure projects. You will guide delivery from concept through to handover, ensuring safety, time, cost and quality.

You'll manage governance, engage stakeholders including Local Authorities, Highways England, Network Rail, HS2, and contractors, and support NEC3/NEC4 contract administration. This role offers hybrid working and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in public sector projects.
• Experience with project life cycles and governance.
• APM-PMQ or NEC accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects safely on time, within budget, and to required quality.
• Provide high-quality project management services including monitoring and reporting.
• Manage changes, risks, and contingencies across the project life cycle.
• Organise and conduct project meetings and maintain records.
• Oversee contract assessments and notifications to ensure compliance.
• Support CDM Regulations 2015 compliance.

Skills

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

MS Project

Education

APM-PMQ or above

NEC Accredited Project Manager (NEC3/NEC4)

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Contract management

Job description

At BWB Consulting, we're more than engineers - we're trusted partners, innovators, and problem-solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award-winning culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability. We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients - and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

What You'll Be Doing

• Project Delivery: Ensure projects are delivered safely on time, within budget, and to the required quality, following the project life cycle, company standards, and relevant legislation.
• Project Management Services: Provide a high-quality, consistent, and effective project management service, including project monitoring and reporting, in line with company standards and client expectations.
• Change and Risk Management: Manage project changes, risks, and contingencies throughout the project life cycle, ensuring detailed cost, contingency, and program information is available.
• Meetings and Communication: Organise and conduct project meetings, maintain accurate records, distribute information to stakeholders, and attend key on-site stages during critical phases.
• Contract Management: Oversee the development of contract assessments and notifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• CDM Regulations Compliance: Support the company in meeting its obligations under the CDM Regulations 2015 (Construction, Design, and Management Regulations).

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years' experience and knowledge within the Public sector.
• Experience of working with project life-cycles and project governance.
• Demonstrated by professional qualification (APM-PMQ or above).
• Qualified to NEC Accredited Project Manager in either NEC3 or NEC4 is desirable.
• Experience of the management of contracts including the use of NEC3 / NEC4 (ECC and PSC) or JCT family of contracts and including sub-contractor/consultant management.
• Experienced in using MS Project for project scheduling.
• Experiences gained from working on large-scale Infrastructure projects.
• Experience in working with stakeholders including Local Authorities, Highways England, Network Rail, HS2, HS1, National Grid, and Tier 1 Contractors. Including secondment roles.

What We Offer

• Inclusive Culture - Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Competitive Rewards - Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition.
• Time Off & Flexibility - 25 days' holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours.
• Health & Wellbeing - Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives.
• Growth & Development - Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions.
• Community & Connection - Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings.

Accessibility & Adjustments

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.