Project Manager – Facility Relocation (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Outside IR35)
- Location: Regular travel required between Newport and Ryde, Isle of Wight
- Contract: Fixed-Term Contract – 6 Months (Potential Extension)
- Outside IR35
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the relocation of an electronic engineering and manufacturing operation from its existing site to a larger, purpose-fit facility.
This role will take full responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering the end-to-end relocation programme, ensuring the safe and efficient transition of manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, IT infrastructure, facilities and office functions while maintaining business continuity.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record in delivering complex facility relocation projects within engineering or manufacturing environments and be confident managing multiple stakeholders, contractors and workstreams simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Lead the full lifecycle of the facility relocation project from initiation through to completion and handover.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resources and risk registers.
- Coordinate the relocation of manufacturing equipment, engineering assets, warehouse inventory, IT systems and office facilities.
- Ensure minimal disruption to ongoing business operations throughout the transition.
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with department leaders across Engineering, Production, Warehousing, IT, HR, Facilities and HSE to understand requirements and align relocation plans.
- Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership teams.
- Facilitate effective communication between all project stakeholders.
- Manage expectations and ensure timely resolution of project issues.
Contractor & Supplier Management
- Procure, appoint and manage external contractors and specialist suppliers.
- Coordinate construction, M&E, IT infrastructure and relocation service providers.
- Monitor contractor performance against agreed deliverables, quality standards and timelines.
- Ensure effective cost management and budget control throughout the project.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
- Coordinate risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) and safe systems of work.
- Manage contractor compliance and site safety activities.
- Ensure the new facility is fully compliant, secure and operationally ready before occupation.
- Act as a key point of contact for all HSE-related project matters.
Facilities & Infrastructure Readiness
- Oversee facility modifications, upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
- Develop and maintain building plans, documenting existing infrastructure and proposed modifications.
- Coordinate installation, commissioning and validation of utilities, equipment and supporting systems.
- Ensure successful migration and operation of IT systems, networks and business-critical applications.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience delivering manufacturing, engineering or industrial facility relocation projects.
- Strong Project Management Office (PMO) experience with structured governance, reporting and controls.
- Demonstrable knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems within industrial environments.
- Experience managing complex contractor networks and supply chains.
- Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams within challenging timescales.
Desirable Experience
- NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Experience developing and implementing fire strategies for large-scale commercial or industrial facilities.
- Background in electronic engineering, advanced manufacturing or high-tech production environments.
- Experience planning and delivering large-scale relocation programmes.
- Familiarity with IT infrastructure migrations, including servers, networks and ERP systems.
- Professional Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP or APM.
- Experience implementing business continuity and operational resilience strategies.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and process improvement methodologies.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent planning, organisation and project coordination skills.
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proven risk management and problem-solving capability.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and costs.
- High attention to detail and focus on successful project delivery.
Key Deliverables
- Successful delivery of a fully operational new facility on time and within budget.
- Safe and compliant working environment meeting all regulatory requirements.
- Seamless transition with minimal impact on operational performance.
- Comprehensive project documentation, lessons learned and handover records.
Start Date- Ideally immediate / July 2026 or as agreed.
Please contact Joel Fletcher at Luminate Talent
