Interim Project Lead​/Manager

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.

• Lead the complete relocation of office and production operations.
• 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.
• Manage multiple contractors, engineers and internal stakeholders while maintaining strict health & safety compliance and minimising disruption to live production.

• 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.

• 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.
• Commercially aware, technically credible interim who can drive pace, manage complexity and maintain control across a multi‑stream programme.

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