Manchester
Manchester
Project Controls
Scantec Engineering
Permanent
£50k - 60k per year + Excellent Benefits Package
JOB-90587
11-11-2026
Full Time
09-12-2026
25/11/2026
United Kingdom

Project Manager
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester

An established engineering and design consultancy is looking to bring on a Project Manager to support a growing pipeline of work across the UK water industry.

The business has a strong background in rail engineering and has expanded into water and wider utilities. You'll be joining a close-knit team of engineers, CAD technicians, Project Managers and commercial specialists, with good exposure across the wider business.

The Role

  • Managing the delivery of design projects across the UK water industry.
  • Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Coordinating project activities and ensuring delivery against deadlines.
  • Working closely with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to progress into a more senior Project Management position, delivering larger and more complex projects and overseeing junior team members.


What's on Offer

  • £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience (permanent).
  • £350–£400 per day (contract).
  • Full-time office-based role in Trafford Park.
  • Occasional site visits, with travel expenses covered.
  • Some home working by agreement.Training and development with a clear route into a Senior Project Manager position.


Office Benefits

  • Free parking.
  • On-site gym, showers and changing facilities.
  • Secure cycle storage.
  • Communal areas.
  • Directly opposite Old Trafford, around 10 minutes' walk from the tram stop.


Both permanent and contract candidates will be considered.

If you're a Project Manager with an engineering, utilities or water industry background and are interested in hearing more, get in touch on jackm@scantec.co.uk / 0151 666 8960