Project Manager - Office Move

Oliver James; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Contract Project Manager for a 6-month office relocation project in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing office moves and be skilled in change management and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include overseeing logistics and ensuring minimal disruption during the transition. This is a hybrid role with high potential for extension and a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering office relocations, workplace, or facilities transformation projects.
• Proven skills in change management (e.g., PROSCI/ADKAR knowledge desirable).
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and internal teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of internal office moves for ~600+ staff.
• Focus on change management, staff engagement, and workplace transformation.
• Ensure delivery is on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption.

Skills

Office relocations experience

Change management skills

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Supplier management

Job description

Overview

Contract Project Manager - Office Relocation (6-Month Initial Term, London)

We're supporting a leading financial services organisation with a high-profile office relocation programme, and they're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join on an initial 6-month contract (view to extend).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of internal office moves for ~600+ staff.
• Focus on change management, staff engagement, and workplace transformation (not construction/fit-out).
• Ensure delivery is on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption.
• Manage staff communications, FAQs, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee logistics, IT/facilities needs, and transition into BAU.

What We're Looking For

• Strong track record of delivering office relocations, workplace, or facilities transformation projects.
• Proven skills in change management (e.g., PROSCI/ADKAR knowledge desirable).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and internal teams effectively.
• Practical, adaptable, and confident handling staff queries and resistance to change.

Contract Details

• Day Rate: £625-£725/day (Inside IR35)
• Location: London - hybrid (2 days per week onsite)
• Duration: 6 months, strong potential to extend
• Start: ASAP