Project Manager - Buildings in Manchester

We invite you to bring your project management expertise into play as you contribute to our sustainable engineering projects both in the UK and overseas. To succeed in this role, you must have excellent communication skills and experience of the design and construction process. If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join the UK team as a new Project Manager and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Delivery of projects from inception to completion ensuring that scope, contracts, programmes, change management, risk registers, budgets and QA procedures are all in place and maintained through the life of a project.
• Managing the design process through design workshops and leading project meetings.
• Communicate with and represent the Client’s interest and provide a professional and cost-effective service that meets the Stakeholder’s expectations.
• Management of sub-consultants as the project requires, typically this may be quantity surveyors, architects or specialist designers.
• Assuming responsibility for the day to day management of all project activity including Monthly Reports, budgets, Minutes and (MS Project) Programmes, delivery of presentations and chairing end-user and design workshops.
• Ensuring coordinated and high-quality deliverables from our multidisciplinary teams.

Your key deliverables over the first 24 months for this role will be:

• Preparation and delivery of projects to budget, time and quality.
• Coordinating design deliverables and ensuring quality outputs.
• Developing safe, sustainable and profitable solutions.

As our new Project Manager, you will be part of our project management team in the UK, reporting into the project management lead in the office and linked into the wider UK Buildings Division. We work across a variety of projects and sectors from large defence schemes, overseas embassies, to infrastructure projects in Antarctica.

Minimum HNC/HND in a project management, building/civil engineering or related discipline.

Track record demonstrating experience of the design (or construction) process.

Experience of managing commercial processes on projects.

A basic understanding of procurement methods and contract administration.

Ability to write high quality reports and be able to interrogate financial information.

Preferably a member or an associate member of an appropriate construction focused association or Institute (APM / ICE) etc. If not currently a member of such organisation you will be supported to work towards and achieve this qualification within a reasonable agreed timeframe.

UK resident for 5+ years, to apply for security clearance.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role are:

• You are a confident communicator and listener.
• You have the ability to manage multiple stakeholder requirements and then communicate these requirements back to the project teams, often across geographical borders.
• You can organise yourself and others, and prioritise activities.
• You are a confident user of MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint, and can navigate information storage solutions (common data environments) and follow internal processes and systems.

What we can offer you:

• Investment in your development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
• Be at the forefront of the use of digital tools.
• Flexible work environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• A host of subsidised benefits including private medical insurance and cycle-to-work.

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us? Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is identified. We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

An equal opportunity employer. Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.