Senior Project Manager

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd; Colne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing international consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver projects and support business development in the water sector. This hybrid role involves managing packages of work and assisting on larger projects, while also engaging prospective clients and contributing to the growth of the UK operations. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of project management experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Embrace this opportunity to influence and shape the consulting business from the ground up.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Clear pathway for career progression

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' experience in project management, ideally in the UK water sector or related infrastructure.
• Consulting background preferred, with strong client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects from planning through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver smaller projects and work packages to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Support senior leaders on larger, complex projects.
• Engage with prospective clients to qualify smaller opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Job description

Our client is one of the fastest-growing water, energy, and environmental infrastructure advisory firms. With a dedicated team of experts and a strong reputation for delivering complex projects, they are bringing their collaborative, client-focused approach to help tackle the UK's water industry challenges. This is your chance to join at the ground floor and shape UK operations.

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager who's ready to take the next step in their career. This is a unique hybrid role combining project delivery with business development support. You'll manage smaller packages of work end-to-end, assist on larger projects, and play a key role in identifying and bidding for new opportunities.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy variety, and want to grow into a senior leadership role, this is the perfect opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver smaller projects and work packages to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Support senior leaders on larger, complex projects
• Engage with prospective clients to qualify smaller opportunities and gather key information
• Assist in preparing bids and proposals for new work
• Maintain and update the pipeline of opportunities
• Collaborate with international teams
• Contribute to growth strategy and help shape UK presence

What We’re Looking For

• At least 6 years' experience in project management, ideally in the UK water sector or related infrastructure
• Consulting background preferred, with strong client-facing skills
• Proven ability to manage projects from planning through delivery
• Commercial awareness and understanding of tendering processes
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to grow into a senior role

Why Join?

• Be part of a fast-growing international consultancy
• Influence and shape the UK business from day one
• Work on critical water infrastructure projects with global expertise behind you
• Clear pathway for career progression, including potential leadership opportunities
• Competitive salary, performance bonus and potential equity after probation
• Flexible working arrangements

Apply now and help redefine water infrastructure delivery in the UK