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Technology Portfolio Delivery Lead / Senior Delivery Lead (PMO)
Posted 1 day ago by Essential Consulting
Technology Portfolio Delivery Lead / Senior Delivery Lead (PMO) Location: Sheffield – 3 days per week onsite Contract: I...
- Rate £625 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Sheffield (S1)
Defence Project Manager – building refurbishment
Posted 1 day ago by NonStop Consulting
Gain high value experience and impact the lives of millions!If this sounds appealing to you then you are in luck as we a...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Reading, Berkshire (Remote)
Senior Project Manager (Facilities Management)
Posted 1 day ago by Kudos Services
Key RequirementsProven experience managing building services, construction, lifecycle or infrastructure projects from in...
- Rate £75,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location Warrington, England, United Kingdom
EURO 2028 Stadium Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Scottish Football Association
DescriptionThe EURO 2028 Stadium Project Manager will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and deliv...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Project Regulatory Manager – FPSO / Offshore Projects
Posted 1 day ago by NES Fircroft
DescriptionNES Fircroft are looking for an experienced Project Regulatory Manager to join our client in supporting major...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Rotterdam Provincie Zuid-Holland
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Project Manager - Trimble Unity Construct /eBuilder.
Posted 1 day ago by Acnovate Corporation
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) was established as a means of recognizing cost savings through the consolidation...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Project Manager - Security - Cheshire - Market Rates
Posted 1 day ago by Atrium Workforce Solutions UK Limited
Project Manager - Security - CheshireMarket Rates (inside IR35)A global managed service provider who are a household nam...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Cheshire
Senior Project Manager with Public Sector (Government /Property Assessment/CAMA)
Posted 1 day ago by StarTechs Inc.
Requirement detailsJob Title: Senior Project Manager with Public Sector (Government /Property Assessment/CAMA)Location:...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Project Manager Contract Roles in Manchester
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.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do project manager contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for project manager roles in Manchester 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 in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 1200 project manager contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to September 2026.