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Job Description

Assistant / Junior Project Manager (Design) - WATER EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Location: Manchester with hybrid working if required and site visits

Sector: Water / Regulated Infrastructure

Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35)

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant / Junior Project Manager (Design) to support the delivery of water and multidisciplinary design projects. You will either manage the delivery of simple design projects or assist senior project managers on more complex schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career professional with experience in regulated industries and a strong interest in developing a career in project management.

Key Responsibilities

Manage or support the delivery of multidisciplinary water design projects Ensure projects are delivered on time, within cost, and in line with client specifications Coordinate and manage commercial and contractual requirements, including NEC contracts Develop, update, and manage project programmes Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction Report project progress, risks, and performance to senior management Coordinate effectively with internal design teams and the external supply chain Support the preparation of tenders for water design projects with input from engineering teams

Required Qualifications & Experience

Graduate or HND qualification (engineering or related discipline ) 2–5 years’ experience in one or more of the following: Engineering design in a regulated industry Project engineering in a regulated industry Project management of engineering design or construction Design management

Experience working in regulated industries such as:

Water (essential) Rail Oil & Gas Nuclear Highways Bridges Strong interest and enthusiasm for project management

Experience

Experience working on multidisciplinary projects Ability to lead and coordinate diverse, multidisciplinary teams Knowledge of different contract types, including NEC and fixed-cost contracts Experience managing change and design variations Experience managing or contributing to design delivery Commercial and contractual awareness Understanding of project programmes and cost control

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on high-profile regulated infrastructure projects Clear development pathway toward Project Manager roles Supportive, collaborative working environment Competitive salary and benefits package

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