Project Manager

Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 10-month fixed-term contract to lead the relocation of its factory and office operations. You will manage the planning, timelines, budgets, and supervise contractors while ensuring quality and safety compliance. This role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and planning skills. The salary is £72,000 pro-rata, dependent on experience, with a monthly pay schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in factory relocation and industrial facility transition projects.
• Practical exposure to machinery movement and precision equipment logistics.
• Confident in supervising contractors and managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning for the relocation of production and office environments.
• Supervise the main contractor delivering detailed design and construction works.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Job description

Project Manager – Factory Relocation & Fit-Out (10-Month FTC)

Salary:£72,000 pro-rata (DOE)

Location: UK

Start: Late February

Contract: 10-month Fixed-Term Contract

A well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation is undertaking a full relocation of its production and office operations. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a factory move, including coordination of specialist contractors and oversight of the full fit-out of a new facility.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning for the relocation of production, workshop, and office environments.
• Supervise the main contractor delivering the detailed design, construction and fit-out works.
• Coordinate specialist suppliers involved in machinery movement, precision equipment handling, transport and installation.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and reporting.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to maintain operational continuity during the transition.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in factory relocation, plant moves, or industrial facility transition projects.
• Practical exposure to machinery movement and precision equipment logistics.
• Confident in supervising contractors and managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong planning, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to deliver to tight project deadlines.
• Availability from late February for the full contract duration.

Salary & Terms

• £72,000 per annum pro-rata, dependent on experience. Negotiable DOE
• Monthly pay schedule.
• Full-time, 10-month fixed-term contract.

How to Apply

If you have relevant experience in factory relocation, industrial fit-out, or technical machinery moves, please submit your CV along with a short summary of similar projects you’ve delivered. Shortlisted applicants will receive further details.