Freelance Freelance Project Manager - Drylining & Ceilings

Lord Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is hiring a Freelance Project Manager to oversee two key projects at Heathrow Airport. This role involves managing intricate drylining and ceiling packages worth GBP1.5M, requiring strong organisational skills and relevant certifications. If you're ready to take on a major site management role in London, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing drylining and ceiling projects in live environments.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Valid Black CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage small but intricate drylining and ceiling packages at Heathrow Airport.
• Plan, program, and report progress during daytime hours.
• Interface with stakeholders for smooth project delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are working with a well-established specialist drylining and ceiling subcontractor who, after 15 successful years in the industry, have secured a number of new high-profile packages. As a result, they are looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Project Manager to oversee two upcoming projects at Heathrow Airport.

The Opportunity:
You ll be responsible for managing two small but intricate drylining and ceiling packages (including metal and plasterboard ceilings), with a combined value of GBP1.5M. These works are part of a wider framework with Mace as the principal contractor, and the programme is set to run until September 2026.

The Role:

• Day-based role (as all site work is carried out during night shifts)
• Focused on planning, programming, progress reporting, logistics, and client/design meetings during daytime hours
• Daily handover from the night Site Manager to keep you fully up to date
• Interface with Mace and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery

What We re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing drylining and ceiling projects (ideally in live environments or secure sites)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Valid Black CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid certifications
• Able to start immediately and commit through to project completion

If you re a capable freelance PM ready to step into a well-supported role on a major London infrastructure site, we d love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered.