Design and Construction Project Manager

Project Manager - Export Infrastructure Projects

Location: Bolton (Relocation package may be available)
Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience
Hybrid / Dynamic Working

The Opportunity

An experienced and professional Project Manager is required to join a growing Export Infrastructure Projects Team. This role will primarily support UK-led export construction projects, with additional involvement across national company projects depending on workload demand.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong Project Manager with an engineering background (ideally Structural or Electrical Engineering) to lead complex infrastructure projects from early requirements capture through to construction, handover and acceptance.

You will play a key role in delivering high-value infrastructure solutions supporting storage, maintenance and operational facilities within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead or support the capture of customer requirements and identification of applicable in-country laws, regulations and standards governing design.

Translate and harmonise UK regulations, in-country standards and technical requirements into compliant and functional infrastructure solutions.

Manage projects to Time, Cost and Quality (TCQ) targets.

Establish and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS).

Appoint and manage external consultants and contractors.

Oversee design development, construction activities, and project handover phases.

Validate technical deliverables at key project phase gates (design, construction, etc.).

Manage risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Provide expert technical advice on infrastructure-related matters.

Contribute to commercial campaigns and support contract establishment activities.

Champion best-practice and safe working standards across all activities.

Lead multi-functional project teams to successful delivery.

Build and maintain strong, enduring customer relationships.

Confidently challenge and escalate risks where necessary to protect project outcomes.

What We're Looking For

Engineering degree (or higher) in a relevant Engineering or Construction discipline (highly desirable).

Background in design engineering, ideally Structural or Electrical Engineering.

Strong experience in construction contract management.

Experience delivering projects through RIBA Plan of Work stages.

Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage external consultants and contractors.

Strong understanding of regulatory harmonisation between UK and international standards.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including with multinational customers.

Ability to present complex technical proposals clearly to senior stakeholders.

Organised, structured approach to project delivery including effective WBS/OBS development.

Willingness to travel globally on a frequent basis.

Resilient, adaptable and able to work autonomously under pressure.

Professional, proactive and positive mindset