68 management jobs found in Manchester

Role: Senior Project Manager Location: Blackburn Duration: 6 Months Rate: £450 - £500P/D IR35: Outside Notes * The successful candidate will lead high‑value lifecycle works (theatres, wards, chillers, FCUs, AHUs, LV panels, etc.). * You will develop scopes, briefs, costings, programmes and risk assessments. * Manage full project cycle: design, procurement, PPP documentation, delivery, commissioning & handover. * Ensure ISO‑compliant documentation and auditable project files. General Overview: * Development of new business. * Demonstrate team leadership, experience of managing a team of Project Managers. * People development skills. * Lifecycle and Variations Project Management, ensuring all Projects are managed, operated and completed with uncompromised efficiency, on time and to budget. * Liaison with all relevant parties involved with Projects, including working with the Client to interpret and develop a brief/scope of works in order achieving sign off...

Engineering Data Manager We are seeking an experienced Engineering Data Manager to lead the development and optimisation of digital engineering data systems across a major infrastructure programme. This role will drive improvements in GIS, reporting automation, digital assurance tools, and cross-functional data environments - enabling smarter decisions, reduced manual effort, and stronger data governance. Key Responsibilities Digital Platform Development Lead ongoing development of GIS to ensure project design data (models, hazards, stakeholder mapping, etc.) is accessible on a single integrated platform. Enhance asset tagging systems to support cost comparison (capital, lifecycle, carbon) and future-ready data handover. Improve digital security and ensure compliance with latest data standards. Reporting & Assurance Tools Automate performance reporting from ProjectWise CDE into reporting tools (including Python scripting). Develop and optimise registers and trackers...

Engineering Manager – Water & Wastewater | Manchester (Hybrid) Location: Manchester – Hybrid working possible Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35) Want to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering critical UK water and wastewater infrastructure? Ready to take full ownership of technical leadership, design strategy, and team development on nationally important projects? Our client is expanding their specialist design function and is looking for an Engineering Manager to oversee mechanical, civil, and process design, ensuring high-quality, integrated solutions across major UK water industry projects. What You’ll Do Lead and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates across multiple projects Act as Professional Head for the design function, guiding compliance with technical, professional, and water company standards Approve design packages and ensure full integration across disciplines Identify and implement safe, efficient, and value-engineered...

About Arup Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources. We partner with Arup to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for a 6 month contract based in Manchester. Role - Senior Electrical Engineer We have an opportunity for a driven senior electrical engineer...

About Arup Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources. We partner with Arup to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a BIM Designer for a 6 month contract based in Manchester Overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled BIM Designer to join our growing Civil Engineering team....

Job Title: Facilities Manager Location: Manchester - Mobile managing a cluster of sites across the area Contract: Temporary to temp to permanent Rate: £300pd - £350pd (inside IR35) We are recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager on a temp-to-perm basis to lead the delivery of integrated facilities management services across a designated site or portfolio. This role will oversee both hard and soft FM services, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality service delivery while meeting KPIs, SLAs, and budget targets. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware FM professional looking to transition into a long-term permanent role. Key Responsibilities * Manage planned and reactive maintenance, engineering systems, and soft FM services * Lead site teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery * Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as the key point of contact * Monitor KPIs, SLAs, budgets, and financial performance *...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for an Site Administrator on a 5 month contract, based in Manchester. Role Summary Supporting various contracts with administration duties including chasing suppliers, data entry Handling office operations and procedures Handling phone calls, emails, and correspondence Organizing and maintaining records and files Preparing reports, presentations, and spreadsheets Coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements Managing office supplies and ensuring equipment maintenance Supporting finance teams with invoicing and expense tracking Requirements: Microsoft packages Basic administration knowledge (preferably with finance background). Excel knowledge and comfortable talking on the phone. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time

Microsoft 365 Engineer (Migration to Copilot / Teams) £625 a day (Inside IR35) 6 Months Hybrid (1 day onsite) Currently seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer to support and maintain its enterprise Microsoft 365 platform during a period of significant transformation across the Digital Workplace. This role sits within IT Services and will provide business-as-usual 2nd and 3rd line support across core Microsoft 365 services, while also contributing to key strategic initiatives including the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams, and ongoing governance and support of the Power Platform.This is a hands-on operational and engineering role within a large, complex Microsoft 365 environment. We are looking for a contractor with strong hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering and operational support experience in enterprise-scale environments. Essential: Proven experience working as a Microsoft 365 Engineer in a large or complex organisation...

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Location: Dukinfield Reports to: Laboratory Manager / Senior Technician Role Overview We are seeking a reliable and analytical Laboratory Assistant to support day-to-day laboratory operations. This role would suit a graduate (or equivalent) with a strong interest in science and laboratory work, or someone with relevant laboratory experience looking to develop their career further. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, methodical, and comfortable working with data, samples, and testing procedures in a structured environment. Key Responsibilities * Comply with all safety protocols; * Ensure quality control of Raw Materials, Work in Progress Products and Finished-goods, performing necessary adjustments, according to existing Control Plans; * Investigate if results are outside control parameters; * Record all test results (relevant RM and In-Process testing) on appropriate database...

Assembly Technician (12‑week Temp → Perm) Contract: 12‑week temporary assignment with strong potential to go permanent Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-16:30; Fri 08:00-12:30 Location: North West (Greater Manchester area) About the Employer A long‑established UK manufacturer supplying precision turned components to UK and international markets. Work is carried out under a certified ISO 9001 quality management system, with a focus on quality, reliability, and service. The Role You'll assemble, finish and quality‑check small mechanical components and valve sub‑assemblies used across engineering applications. Typical work includes bench assembly, fitting, torquing, and functional checks of precision parts and compact valve products produced via UK machining and finishing operations. Key Responsibilities Mechanical assembly: Build sub‑assemblies and finished units from drawings/work instructions using hand and power tools (press‑fits, torquing, staking, thread‑locking). Valve &...

Freelance Senior Engineer - SDF Framework Location: Oldham (with travel across framework sites) Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Working Pattern: Mixture of day and night shifts Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Engineer to play a key role in the successful delivery of works across the SDF Framework in Oldham. The role will initially focus on supporting the smooth day-to-day running of predominantly night-time operations, acting as the critical link between day and night shifts. The Senior Engineer will provide technical leadership, planning support, and coordination across delivery teams, subcontractors, and other lot providers to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities Support the day-to-day management of works, with particular focus on night-time operations. Act as the primary interface between day shift and night shift teams to ensure continuity of information and...

Supply Chain Manager Bolton or Stevenage 6-month contract - Hybrid £50.00 per hour ARM has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join a global leader in defence innovation. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management Requirement - Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge; Business maturity, planning & control, relationship management, manufacturing excellence etc? Strong interpersonal skills - ability to further develop his / her network Very good negotiating and influencing skills Objective driven, determination to succeed Excellent communication skills: able to communicate verbally, in writing and present to at all levels of business The Role - Ideally a degree calibre Supply Chain professional with experience of international working in high technology companies. Experience of supply chain management in the Aerospace, Defence or Manufacturing...

Manufacturing Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Bolton Offering £35ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer? Do you hold an Apprenticeship and NVQ/SVQ Level 3? Are you experienced with SAP? Are you looking to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for! As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning, and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework...

Production Test Engineer 12-month contract Based in Bolton Offering £37ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Test Engineer? Do you have experience testing down to component level? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Production Test Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards down to component level Generating test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information Identify remedial and corrective...

Supply Chain Manager is required for a long term contract based out of Bolton (preferably) or Stevenage 2 days per week on site the rest remote. Overview of department: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in UK in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge; Business maturity, planning & control, relationship management, manufacturing excellence etc… Strong interpersonal skills - ability to further develop his / her network It would be desirable if you have SC21 Practitioner experience Very good negotiating and influencing skills Objective driven, determination to succeed Excellent communication skills:...

An opportunity has arisen with my client for a Supply Chain Manager to join them on a 6 -month contract. As the Supply Chain Manager, you will bring your experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. Role: Supply Chain Manager Pay: Up to £50 per hour via umbrella Location: Bolton /Stevenage Contract: 6 Months Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week Security Clearance: BPSS, must be able to achieve Security clearance Responsibilities: Improve Supplier Performance (Delivery and Quality) using appropriate tools and lean methodologies Conducting analysis and providing/delivering executive summaries Identify, Escalate and mitigate potential Supply Chain Risks and put in place associated improvement and mitigation plans. Manage risks to closure Assess supply chain and suppliers capability to meet delivery profile for both current state vs Future state Creating/ validating process flows, lead time analysis, understanding...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required: Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Manufacturing Engineers. Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Project Officer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £30.00 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid role of 3 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)      Interview Process: One stage onsite Interview Project Officer Job Description: This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their product life-cycles and in accordance with established company project control methodologies. The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment. The Project...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit 4x Supplier Quality Engineers.   A strong background of Supplier Quality Engineering / Auditing is required.  Defence, Aerospace or Automotive industries would be great.   Rate: £45.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bolton – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be 1-2 days per week onsite and the rest working remote Duration: 6 or 12 Months initially with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Supplier Quality Engineers Job Description:   An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality auditor to join the Supplier Quality Assurance team, supporting assurance of Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical suppliers   This...