Project Manager in Manchester, Lancashire

Lead multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept to completion and play a key role in delivering major UK infrastructure programmes.

Our Client has a requirement for a Project Manager, who will be required to work on a permanent or contract (Outside IR35) basis in Manchester.

Role Purpose:

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering design projects from initiation through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Act as the key interface between clients, engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Drive commercial performance and effective project governance across multiple design commissions.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering design projects, ensuring delivery against agreed programmes, budgets and client requirements.
• Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation and corrective actions.
• Manage contractual obligations, including NEC contract requirements, compensation events, variations and change control.
• Maintain effective client communication and manage stakeholder expectations throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate internal engineering disciplines, construction teams and supply chain partners to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Provide regular project performance updates to senior management, including progress, financial performance, risks and opportunities.
• Support tender and proposal preparation for new project opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior Project Managers and wider project teams.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Proven project management experience within an engineering, design or infrastructure environment.
• Experience delivering or managing multidisciplinary engineering design projects.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management and contractual compliance.
• Experience developing, monitoring and managing project programmes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience within regulated infrastructure sectors would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, compensation events and change management.
• Relevant degree, HND or project management qualification.
• Approximately four years' experience in project management or design management.
• Previous experience working within a design and build environment is desirable.

Benefits:

• Outside IR35 contract opportunity or permanent employment option.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to major UK infrastructure and engineering programmes.
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Opportunities to develop technical, commercial and leadership skills.
• Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• On-site gym facilities.
• Free parking.
• Regular team social events and additional employee benefits.

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Project Managers - Design looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

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