Senior Project Manager (Design)

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Design team!

Location: Hybrid role, ideally based in Brighouse, with flexibility for applicants who are happy to commute from further afieldWorking hours: 40 hours per week, generally worked during standard office hours, with specific hours to be agreed with the People ManagerSalary: £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experienceBenefits: Company car or car allowance, bonus scheme, enhanced annual leave, private medical insurance and a range of family-friendly policies

Avove is looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a large design project, multiple smaller projects or a portfolio of works, with responsibility for programme, financial performance and overall project delivery.

Working alongside the Design Lead, you’ll manage multidisciplinary design teams, build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, lead project and progress meetings, undertake site visits and proactively manage project risks.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required standards of quality and compliance.

Key responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary engineering design projects and programmes, from feasibility and definition through to detailed design and construction support.

Work closely with Design Leads and technical discipline leads to ensure designs are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client requirements, regulatory standards and business objectives.

Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and forecasts, ensuring design activities are delivered against agreed milestones and commercial targets.

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, process, structural and other specialist engineering disciplines.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, partners and supply chain organisations, acting as a key point of contact throughout project delivery.

Lead project planning, design reviews, progress meetings and workshops, ensuring actions, risks and decisions are effectively managed.

Identify, manage and mitigate design, programme, commercial and delivery risks, taking timely action to maintain project performance.

Manage project scope and change control, ensuring technical, programme and commercial impacts are understood and appropriately managed.

Monitor design progress and performance to ensure deliverables meet agreed quality, safety, programme and contractual requirements.

Oversee technical interfaces and dependencies between disciplines, stakeholders and external organisations.

Ensure compliance with company management systems, CDM requirements and relevant industry standards and regulations.

Support the preparation of fee estimates, proposals and delivery strategies for new and existing opportunities.

Promote innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across project delivery and design management.

Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and other team members, supporting the development of future design leaders.

Contribute to resource planning and strategic delivery discussions across the wider business.

What we’re looking for

Experience managing engineering, infrastructure, utilities or construction projects through the design lifecycle.

Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing programmes, budgets, resources and project controls.

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and project teams.

Experience identifying and managing project risks, technical challenges and delivery issues.

A good understanding of project governance, quality assurance, CDM Regulations and design management.

A proactive, solutions-focused leadership style, with the ability to develop and motivate teams.

It would also be beneficial if you have:

Experience within water, wastewater, utilities or major infrastructure projects.

Knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.

Experience supporting tenders, fee proposals or framework delivery.

A relevant engineering, construction or project management qualification, such as APM, PRINCE2 or PMP.

Don’t tick every box?

We know that experience doesn’t always fit neatly into a checklist. If you have successfully managed multidisciplinary engineering or infrastructure design projects within energy, transportation, industrial processing, construction, manufacturing, defence, utilities or a related sector, we’d still love to hear from you.

We value transferable skills and experience and will support the successful candidate in developing any sector-specific knowledge needed to succeed in the role.

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.

What’s in it for you?

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline and Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Family-friendly policies

A selection of lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme, alongside onsite Mental Health First Aiders to support our colleagues

Volunteering days to give back to your community

Charity matched giving to help boost your fundraising

Why join Avove?

At Avove, we’re proud to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers, develop their skills and feel supported to reach their full potential.

We invest in training and development, provide opportunities to grow and are committed to creating a workplace where safety, wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Alongside a broad range of benefits designed to support our people and their families, you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while developing the next stage of your career with us.

About Avove

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. We specialise in the design, maintenance and renewal of essential infrastructure across water, energy and telecoms networks, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability and innovation.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to long-term investment in training, development and the tools our teams need to deliver high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.