Freelance Project Manager

Freelance Project Manager required for a £16m demolition and rebuild of an existing food process facility which will also include £8m of process management for the installation of conveyors, supply lines, machinery etc. The main role and responsibilities will be to manage the project from inception through to completion, including CDM project management for process management. Duties will include managing the project programme, providing short‑term programmes for subcontractor supply chain, chairing client and subcontractor progress meetings, liaising with the client on a regular basis due to works being conducted in a live factory environment, liaising with the Site Manager to provide instructions of daily activities including any RAMS, Health & Safety, inductions etc, and issuing progress reports to senior management team including Contracts Manager and Operations Director.

Minimum requirement: SMSTS and First Aid certificates, proven track record delivering projects as Project Manager, previous experience in food & beverage schemes would be beneficial; otherwise Tier 1 or 2 main contractor experience delivering logistic/manufacturing projects is preferred.

Project commencement:
August 2026; programme length: 12 months.