Rate: 450.00 per day outside IR35
Location: Derbyshire UK (3-5 days per week onsite)
Contract Duration: Immediate start until June 2025 (with potential extension)

Please note you must live within a commutable distance of Derby.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with heavy engineering project management experience, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects such as Data Centre relocations, Office relocations, or similar complex engineering initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of critical greenfield infrastructure installations, requiring direct onsite engagement in Derbyshire, East Midlands. You will work closely with third-party engineering partners to fulfil upcoming regulatory security commitments. This position demands a highly organized individual with extensive experience in infrastructure implementation, strong project controls, and a proven track record in delivering complex engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onsite Implementation Oversight: Coordinate and monitor the installation process for essential hardware systems, ensuring compliance with project timelines and regulatory standards.

• Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Engage confidently with external suppliers, ensuring accountability for project deliverables related to budget and schedule.

• Project Planning & Controls: Develop and manage detailed project plans using Microsoft Project (MSP), maintain project controls (RAID logs), and prepare materials for steering committee updates.

• Support & Deputization: Act as the primary contact in the absence of the program lead, managing all aspects of the East Midlands-based project delivery.

• Third-Party Coordination: Interface effectively with major suppliers and contractors, such as Securitas and Leidos, to align efforts and maintain project momentum.

Required Experience:

• Heavy Engineering Project Management: Proven experience in managing large-scale engineering projects such as Data Centre relocations, Office relocations, or similar infrastructure delivery initiatives.

• Project Management Expertise: Extensive experience as a PM or Senior PM with skills in project controls, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement.

• Infrastructure Implementation: Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale greenfield infrastructure installations.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Project (MSP) and familiarity with industry-standard practices in planning and budgeting.

• Supplier Engagement: Confident in managing external suppliers and holding them accountable for adhering to schedules and budgets.

Please note you must live within a commutable distance of Derby.