Project Manager (Barrow in Furness, ENG)

We’re working with a well-established, people-focused consultancy that supports some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes. They are now looking to appoint a Project Manager to join their growing delivery team, working on major site development and capability projects across the infrastructure and construction sectors.

This role is full-time with a flexible working arrangement: typically 3-4 days on site and 1-2 days working from home. It's ideal for a Project Manager who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working collaboratively with clients, consultants and contractors. You’ll be trusted to manage projects end-to-end, supported by experienced senior leaders, and given the autonomy to make a real impact on how projects are delivered.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Project Manager, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering complex infrastructure projects from early design through to construction and handover. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects within a wider major infrastructure programme
• Leading planning, scheduling, reporting, risk, change and quality management activities
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, including designers, consultants and construction contractors
• Developing and maintaining project baselines for cost, programme and resources
• Managing change through formal change control processes
• Monitoring progress, performance and KPIs to support clear, informed decision-making
• Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with governance requirements

How You’ll Work

You’ll be part of a collaborative consultancy environment that values trust, professionalism and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with senior project leaders, commercial teams and technical specialists, with the opportunity to:

• Take ownership of your projects while being supported by experienced mentors
• Contribute ideas, challenge ways of working and help shape project outcomes
• Learn from a broad range of sectors, clients and delivery models
• Develop your career within a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people

Commercial & Contract Exposure

• Managing budgets, schedules and scope across your projects
• Supporting cost-effective delivery while managing risk and opportunity
• Working with NEC forms of contract (NEC4 preferred), including change and compensation events

What They’re Looking For

• Degree in Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline
• Professional Project Management qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects as a Project Manager
• Strong understanding of project controls, planning, risk and change management
• Experience working across both design and construction phases
• Knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC4 desirable)
• Confident communicator who can build strong client and stakeholder relationships
• A proactive, collaborative mindset suited to consultancy environments

Why Join This Consultancy?

This is a consultancy that values people as much as projects. You’ll be supported, trusted, and encouraged to grow - not micromanaged. You’ll work on meaningful infrastructure projects, alongside experienced professionals, in an environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and long-term career development.