Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Who We Are

BWB Consulting is a dynamic, award‑winning engineering and environmental design consultancy. We push boundaries, innovate, and deliver exceptional results—earning us the 2024 Wellbeing Award. We’re serious about people – BWB is both an Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing accredited organisation. We invest in talent, growth, and a high‑performance culture where you can thrive, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

• We set the standard and exceed expectations.
• We embrace fresh ideas and cutting‑edge solutions.
• We do what’s right, always.
• We believe in teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
• We integrate sustainable solutions into everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with rail experiences to join our team as a Consultant in one of our Nottingham or Manchester offices. As a Project Manager you will be working alongside our Project Teams and Project Directors to help deliver all stages of the project lifecycle from concept through to benefits realisation, working alongside our technical experts to ensure our projects meet stakeholder needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing part of BWB Consulting, the Project Management team who work with clients in the private sector (commercial office, residential, logistics/distribution etc.) and public sector (highways, rail, universities, leisure etc.).

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience and knowledge within the public sector.
• Experience working with the APM project life‑cycle is preferred, ideally demonstrated by a professional qualification (APM‑PMQ or above).
• Qualified to NEC Accredited Project Manager in either NEC3 or NEC4 is desirable.
• Experience managing contracts, including the use of NEC3 / NEC4 (ECC and PSC) or JCT family of contracts and including sub‑contractor/consultant management.
• Experience using MS Project for project scheduling.
• Experience gained from working on large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with stakeholders including local authorities, Highways England, Network Rail, HS2, HS1, National Grid, and tier‑1 contractors, including secondment roles.

• High‑Performance Culture – Be part of a team that’s driven, innovative, and always evolving.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits – We reward talent with top‑tier pay, 5% pension match, and exclusive perks.
• Career Growth – Fully funded development programmes, chartership support, and professional memberships.
• Flexibility & Wellbeing – Hybrid working & core hours, 25+ days holiday, healthcare cash plan & wellbeing initiatives.
• Make a Difference – Work on meaningful projects, engage with communities, and shape the future.

As a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and military families. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. We champion diversity, inclusion, and individuality—whatever your background, if you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

If you’re looking for a high‑energy, high‑impact environment where ambition is rewarded, BWB is the place for you.

Explore our guide, Working for BWB, to find out more and start your journey today!