Project Design Manager

About Haskoning

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.​

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

About our Engineering Business

Our multidisciplinary Light Industry team in the UK, includes Civil & Structures, Building Services and Project Managers.

Our focus sectors include new build, refurbishment and carbon reduction in logistics particularly for consumer goods and services; manufacturing for food, beverage and automotive; industrial covering mainly energy from waste facilities and also pharmaceuticals.

The Role:

The role will focus on the project design management and delivery of small to medium single or multi-disciplinary projects. This will require someone with the ability to support the team and to deliver quality, robust deliverables on time and within budget.​

Role Responsibilities:

• To manage small / medium projects and deliver successful results
• To assist with developing and delivering good practice in project and design management
• Liaison and co-ordination with other Project Managers and Project Teams
• Business development support including input into bids and proposals
• Project Design Management, achieving profitable results on programme
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures
• Design manage documentation to support the delivery of designs (project management plan, programme, RFI register, risk and opportunities register etc.)
• Managing commercial aspects of projects, including proactive change control procedures and maintaining project finances
• Assist in development of good techniques/systems for project management
• Assist in ensuring that design reviews are held for projects
• Assist in bid preparation and proposals where required
• To monitor delivery against the Client brief and produce design reports, design programmes, deliverables registers, reporting internally and to the Client.
• To deliver small to medium multi-disciplinary design projects for Clients ensuring excellent technical delivery against the brief according to the RHDHV Management Systems
• To manage and co-ordinate internal design resource, facilitate design meetings with both internal and external designers
• To ensure commercial control over design projects involving setting of project budgets, allocating fee targets, monitoring fee spend, carrying out change control to achieve profitable results
• Assist in bid preparation including engaging with RHDHV design teams
• To act as key interface with Clients on allocated projects, understanding and seeking out opportunities.

This role might be right for you if:

• You’re degree qualified, Chartered professional
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Good team player
• Ability to adapt management style where required
• Good presentation and bid writing skills
• Self-motivated
• Sound commercial awareness

 

What we can offer you:

Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life. 

You can learn more about our benefits here.

Location:

Peterborough, Birmingham

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.