Project Manager - Design - Water Sector

Ceto Talent; Ringway; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceto Talent is seeking a Project Manager - Design to lead multidisciplinary engineering design initiatives within the UK water and infrastructure sector. Based in Manchester, this outside IR35 contract offers daily rates around £400 and the chance to influence project outcomes.

You will drive programmes, manage budgets, coordinate with clients and specialists, and mentor junior PMs while delivering on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience in engineering, design or infrastructure.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering design projects.
• Strong budget and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget and to required quality.
• Manage commercial requirements, NEC contracts and change control.
• Provide progress and financial reports to senior management.
• Support tenders and proposals for new design projects.
• Guide junior project managers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication

Leading multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / related field

PM qualification (PMP/Prince2)

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Project Manager - Design - Water Sector

Location: Manchester

Day Rate: £400 per day

Contract: Outside IR35

Project Manager - Design | Water & Infrastructure | Outside IR35

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in engineering design, infrastructure or the water industry?

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager - Design to take ownership of multidisciplinary engineering design projects within the UK water and infrastructure sectors.

This is an excellent contract opportunity for a commercially aware Project Manager who enjoys leading engineering teams, managing client relationships and taking responsibility for projects from initial development through to completion.

Working closely with engineering disciplines, construction teams and external stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered to programme, within budget and in line with client expectations.

The role is paying approximately £400 per day and is operating outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering design projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage commercial and contractual requirements, including NEC contracts, compensation events, variations and change control.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, construction teams and supply chain partners.
• Monitor project performance, identifying risks, opportunities and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide regular progress, financial and commercial reports to senior management.
• Support the preparation of tenders and proposals for new design projects.
• Provide guidance and support to junior and assistant Project Managers.

Essential Experience & Skills

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Proven Project Management experience within an engineering, design or infrastructure environment.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering design projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Experience developing and managing project programmes.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to lead, coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to project delivery and problem solving.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within the UK regulated water industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of NEC contracts, compensation events and change management.
• Experience working within a design and build environment.
• Relevant degree, HND or project management qualification.
• Approximately four years' experience in project management or design management.

The Opportunity

• Approximately £400 per day.
• Outside IR35 contract.
• Opportunity to work on major UK water and infrastructure programmes.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering and design projects.
• Close collaboration with experienced engineering and construction professionals.
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and make a real impact on delivery.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Project Manager with a background in engineering design, water or infrastructure and are looking for your next outside IR35 contract opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.