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Senior Project Manager - Security Cleared (Fixed Term Contract)
Posted Today by Triad Group Plc
About UsTriad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience prim...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Milton Keynes
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Exit Programme/Project Manager (Utilities, Energy or CNI or Regulated
Posted Today by Syntax Consultancy Ltd
Exit Programme/Project Manager (Utilities, Energy or CNI or Regulated industry)3-4 Month ContractLondon or Newbury (Hybr...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London
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Head of Infrastructure Delivery and PMO
Posted Today by Department for Culture; Media & Sport
Job summaryUniversal Destinations & Experiences (UDX), a division of Comcast NBCUniversal, is building a world class...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Senior IT Project Manager (IT Operations & Service Desk)
Posted Today by Randstad Digital
job summaryWe are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to direct key enterprise initiatives across IT Operations, End-Use...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Framingham, Massachusetts
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Contract Workday Financials Implementation Project Manager/Programme Manager
Posted Today by Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location: Remote with travel to Italy (Once per month)Contract Length: 6 months (initially)Start Date: ASAPEssential Exp...
- Rate £900 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location London
Senior Project Manager, Trading, Financial Services
Posted Today by Harvey Nash
Senior Project Manager, Trading, Fintech, Commodities£850 - £1000pd - Outside of IR3512 Month initial contractSenior Pro...
- Rate £1,000 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
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About Our Project Manager Contract Roles
What does a project manager contractor do?
Project Manager contractors are engaged to lead the delivery of defined projects from initiation through to closure, taking accountability for managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholders to ensure the project achieves its intended outcomes. The breadth of the Project Manager contracting market means that engagements range enormously in scale and complexity: from a six-week system upgrade managed by a single PM to a multi-year, multi-workstream transformation programme led by a senior PM with a supporting delivery team. Contractors are brought in when an organisation has a project that needs dedicated delivery leadership, when permanent project management capacity is at full stretch, or when the specific nature of the project requires PM expertise not available within the permanent team.
The skills expected of Project Manager contractors build on a foundation of delivery methodology, tools, and governance knowledge. PRINCE2 Practitioner remains the most widely held and frequently required project management qualification in the UK, alongside PMP for internationally oriented roles and APM PMQ for contractors working in infrastructure and engineering. Agile and hybrid delivery approaches are expected across most technology and digital project roles. Proficiency in project scheduling tools including Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet is broadly assumed. The ability to manage stakeholders across multiple organisational levels, to communicate project status clearly and honestly including when projects are under pressure, and to maintain delivery momentum through complexity and change is what distinguishes an effective project manager from one who simply follows a methodology. Sector experience, particularly in financial services, central government, or healthcare, is a consistent differentiator that directly influences the seniority and rate of available engagements.
What is the market like for project manager contractors?
The Project Manager contract market is one of the highest-volume segments of the UK contracting market. Demand is perennial, broad, and relatively resistant to economic downturns, as project-based change delivery is a structural feature of how organisations operate rather than a discretionary activity. The market spans a wide rate range from mid-level IT PM roles through to senior transformation programme managers. Financial services, central government, NHS, and large corporate technology programmes are the most active and consistent buyers. Contractors who hold strong methodology credentials alongside relevant sector experience and a track record of delivering complex projects consistently find the most attractive opportunities and command rates that reflect the commercial impact of good project delivery.
How much do project manager contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for project manager roles typically range from £450 to £850 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many project manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 1200 project manager contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.