Project Manager (Design)

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About the role…
We have been awarded a major multi-million-pound design and build framework agreement with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) as part of NWG’s Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) £3.6 billion investment programme. As we embark on this exciting 12-year design and build framework, we are looking for a Design Project Manager to join our Design Team.
This is a full-time permanent role, based from either our Durham or Glasgow office (other locations will be considered and can involve a mix of office and home working)
As a Design Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex multidisciplinary design programmes across our water and wastewater portfolio, ensuring engineering solutions are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme, budget and quality objectives. You will play a key leadership role in managing design performance, governance, resources and stakeholder relationships across a diverse range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
Please note: a full valid driving licence is a pre-requisite for this role.
What will your day look like…

• Leading multidisciplinary design teams to deliver water and wastewater projects safely, on time and within budget.• Managing multiple design workstreams and ensuring programme, quality and commercial objectives are achieved.• Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, operational teams and framework partners to support successful project delivery.• Leading design assurance activities, managing risk and driving continuous improvement initiatives across programmes.• Planning and coordinating engineering resources, including external design partners and consultants.

About you…
Please note: we encourage those who do not meet all of the criteria below to apply.

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or Project Management (or equivalent)• Experience delivering water and wastewater projects.• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.• Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects or programmes simultaneously.• Experienced in working collaboratively with clients, external design partners and geographically dispersed teams.• Expertise in project governance, technical assurance, risk management and programme delivery.• Strong commercial awareness with experience operating within NEC contracts and AMP programmes.• Experience mentoring colleagues and supporting business growth initiatives.• Committed to fostering collaborative, high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you…
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays• Company car/ car allowance• Company pension scheme• Life assurance• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan• Avove Discount Scheme• Family friendly policies• A selection of lifestyle benefit options• Financial wellbeing programme• Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues• We’re passionate about giving back – offering volunteering days and matched charity contribution to support the causes that matter most to you.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.
About us…
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group and Scottish Power Energy Networks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.....
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.
What next...
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.