Project Manager

Randstad CPE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Freelance Project Manager in Leeds to oversee the Enabling Works package for a landmark development. The role involves collaborating with local councils, managing health and safety protocols, and ensuring that the project stays on budget. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in project management, particularly within main contracting or civil engineering. This temporary position offers a competitive daily rate and is a key role before the main construction phase starts.

Qualifications

• Experienced PM with a background in Main contracting or Civils at Tier 1 contractors.
• Strong understanding of UXO surveys, and contaminated land remediation.
• Ability to create and implement short-term programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of demolition, site clearance, and earthworks.
• Act as primary contact for stakeholders including Leeds City Council.
• Oversee strict health and safety protocols and environmental monitoring.
• Manage subcontractors, track variations, and maintain budget.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Local Knowledge of Leeds

Technical Expertise in Remediation

Job description

Project Manager | Leeds | 6 Months | £400‑£500/Day | CIS Available, Outside IR35

We are seeking a high‑caliber Freelance Project Manager to take full ownership of the Enabling Works package for a landmark development in central Leeds. This is a critical “ground‑breaking” role, ensuring the site is remediated, secured, and serviced ahead of the main construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Package Management: Lead the delivery of demolition, site clearance, bulk earthworks, and utility disconnections/diversions.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for Leeds City Council, Client and Company Directors.
• Compliance & Safety: Oversee strict health and safety protocols, environmental monitoring, and traffic management plans within a busy urban environment.
• Commercial Oversight: Manage subcontractors, track variations, and ensure the package remains on budget and according to the master program.
• Reporting: Provide regular progress updates to directors.

About you

• Experienced PM with a background in either Main contracting or Civils at Tier 1 Civil/Infrastructure contractors.
• Local Knowledge: Experience working within the Leeds planning and logistical landscape is highly desirable.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of UXO surveys, archaeology, contaminated land remediation, and S278/S38 agreements.
• Ability to create and implement short‑term programmes.

Apply here or call Joe on (phone number removed).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Posted: Jan 14th 2026
Closes: Feb 14th 2026
Sector: Construction
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Full Time