Project Manager

Interaction Recruitment; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Folkestone is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a critical relocation and refurbishment project over three months. The role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams, including contractor negotiations, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Experience in complex, multi-site projects is essential. This short-term contract offers a competitive day rate and significant autonomy in project delivery.

Benefits

Short-term contract

Competitive day rate

Autonomy in project delivery

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-site projects.
• Strong background in refurbishment, relocation, or industrial environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an end-to-end project plan covering all four phases.
• Source, appoint, and manage contractors and suppliers.
• Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Project Manager to deliver a time‑critical relocation and refurbishment project over a three‑month period. The successful candidate will take full ownership of planning, coordinating, and delivering all phases of the project, working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers.

This is a practical role requiring strong organisation, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently.

Project Scope

The project consists of four key phases :

• Decommissioning the current site in Folkestone
• Refurbishment of the “new” unit in Ashford
• Installation and recommissioning of all machinery at the Ashford site
• Dilapidation works at the Folkestone site, completed to an agreed standard

Each phase includes numerous sub‑tasks such as obtaining and evaluating quotes, contractor negotiations, scheduling works, managing budgets, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an end‑to‑end project plan covering all four phases
• Source, appoint, and manage contractors and suppliers
• Obtain, review, and negotiate quotes and contracts
• Coordinate site works, machinery moves, installations, and recommissioning
• Agree and manage realistic timescales across all workstreams
• Ensure all works meet agreed specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies proactively
• Oversee dilapidation works and sign‑off against agreed standards
• Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders and senior management
• Ensure project delivery within agreed budget and timeframe

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience managing complex, multi‑site projects
• Strong background in refurbishment, relocation, or industrial / manufacturing environments
• Experience coordinating contractors and technical specialists
• Excellent organisational, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Practical, solutions‑focused approach with attention to detail
• Comfortable working on‑site as required

Desirable

• Experience with machinery relocation and recommissioning
• Knowledge of dilapidations and landlord handback requirements
• Health & Safety awareness (e.g. SMSTS, IOSH – beneficial but not essential)

What We Offer

• Short‑term, high‑impact contract
• Autonomy and responsibility for end‑to‑end project delivery
• Competitive day rate
• INDMAI