Interim Project Lead​/Manager

Position: Interim Project Lead / Manager
Location: Warwickshire

Location - Warwickshire
18-Month Assignment | FTC or Day Rate
Full Production & Office Site Relocation Programme

Delivery of a full site re-location project for a global manufacturing organisation

A well-established, premium manufacturing business with a truly global footprint is undertaking a major relocation programme - moving its office and live production facility into a new, future-ready building.

Working with their extensive and capable internal facilities team, we require an experienced Interim Project Lead to drive this end-to-end relocation and deliver a fully operational site on time and within budget.

This is a high-impact, delivery-critical assignment requiring strong technical coordination, structured programme control and confident stakeholder leadership.

The Assignment

You will lead the complete relocation of office and production operations, including:

Full construction coordination and structural modifications
Installation of sustainability infrastructure (solar panels with battery storage and EV charging points)
Warehouse redesign to maximise pallet capacity and operational flow
Office refurbishment including boardroom, canteen and enclosed departmental areas
Installation and upgrade of key building systems including;
IT infrastructure, Fire, Sprinkler and security systems, HVAC and mechanical services (compressed air, lifts etc)
Relocation and recommissioning of approximately 50 production machines
You will manage multiple contractors, engineers and internal stakeholders while maintaining strict health & safety compliance and minimising disruption to live production.

What Success Looks Like

A safe, compliant and fully operational facility delivered on time and within budget
Seamless transition with minimal operational downtime
Efficient, future-proof workflow aligned to growth strategy
Strong risk management, reporting discipline and stakeholder communication

We're Looking For

Demonstrable experience delivering complex site relocations, facility builds or large-scale operational programmes
Strong command of recognised project management / leadership methodology
Proven ability to coordinate multiple contractors and technical work streams
Working knowledge of IT networks, HVAC, fire/security systems and wider building infrastructure
Comfortable operating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

This role requires a commercially aware, technically credible interim who can drive pace, manage complexity and maintain control across a multi-stream programme.

How to Apply

This role is being managed exclusively by Lord Search & Selection so to apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10279.

Desired

Skills and Experience:

Relocation, Site, Project, PM, Manufacturing, Construction, HVAC, Building, Infrastructure