Description
Project Manager (Infrastructure Implementation)
Rate: £425.00 per day outside IR35
Location: Derbyshire UK (3 days per week onsite minimum)
Contract Duration: Immediate start until June 2025
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of critical greenfield infrastructure installations. This role requires direct onsite engagement in Derbyshire, East Midlands, working closely with third-party engineering partners to fulfill upcoming regulatory security commitments. This position demands a highly organized individual with extensive experience in infrastructure implementation, strong project controls, and a proven track record in large-scale project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
• Onsite Implementation Oversight: Coordinate and monitor the installation process for essential hardware systems at East Midlands Airport, ensuring compliance with project timelines and regulatory standards.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Engage confidently with external suppliers, ensuring accountability for project deliverables related to budget and schedule.
• Project Planning & Controls: Develop and manage detailed project plans using Microsoft Project (MSP), maintain project controls (RAID logs), and prepare materials for steering committee updates.
• Support & Deputization: Act as the primary contact in the absence of the program lead, managing all aspects of the East Midlands-based project delivery.
• Third-Party Coordination: Interface effectively with major suppliers and contractors, such as Securitas and Leidos, to align efforts and maintain project momentum.
Required Experience:
• Project Management: Extensive experience as a PM or Senior PM with skills in project controls, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
• Infrastructure Implementation: Proven track record in large-scale greenfield infrastructure installation and delivery highly desirable.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Project (MSP) and familiarity with industry-standard practices in planning and budgeting.
• Supplier Engagement: Confident in managing external suppliers and holding them accountable for adhering to schedules and budgets.