Design Project Manager

Job Role: Design Project Manager Location: Bristol (Flexible/Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 excellent benefits package About the Role: Our client is currently seeking a talented and motivated Design Project Manager to join their growing Water team delivering end-to-end design solutions, from concept to construction. This role will focus primarily on water and wastewater schemes across both Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure sectors. With numerous secured 5–10 year frameworks and a substantial pipeline of work, their workload is expected to double – making this an exciting time to come on board. Key responsibilities include: The Water Project Manager will work closely with civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers, as well as other teams across the UK Water Business Unit to: • Manage the technical and commercial delivery of projects and bids, ensuring completion within agreed timescales and budgets • Ensure design outputs are aligned with scope, programme, and financial targets • Effectively manage change across the lifecycle of a project • Collaborate with multi-discipline colleagues to deliver value-driven solutions for clients • Support proposal and bid preparation, including estimating timescales and costs • Work with Lead Design Engineers to ensure successful project delivery • Provide leadership and direction to delivery teams, alongside Lead Design Engineers • Contribute to large, multidisciplinary projects and support integrated design approaches • Mentor and support less experienced colleagues across project teams About you: • Recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, PMP) • Engineering degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline • Experience delivering design solutions for water-related projects for water companies or contractors • Strong multidisciplinary collaboration skills and a creative approach to design • Understanding of environmental impacts, sustainable solutions, water/wastewater processes, and health and safety legislation • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities • Commercial awareness with a strong track record of client management and business development • Clear, confident communicator with adaptable written and verbal communication skills Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to learn more about this opportunity and how you can be part of a dynamic and growing team.

Location: Bristol, GB

Posted Date: 5/10/2025