33 programme manager jobs found

Project Manager – Electricity Infrastructure (Outside IR35) Location: Primarily Home-Based (with occasional UK site visits) Contract Length: 6 Months (Initial) + Extension Potential Rate: Market Aligned / Competitive Day Rate IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (Small Company Exemption applies) The Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of critical electricity infrastructure projects. This role sits at the heart of project execution, interfacing between National Grid assets and IDNO environments. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, ensuring technical, commercial, and regulatory alignment. Key Responsibilities * Project Delivery: Full end-to-end oversight of infrastructure schemes from inception to commissioning. * Stakeholder Coordination: Managing complex interfaces between the client, National Grid, and regulatory bodies. * Governance & Reporting: Leading programme oversight, risk/issue management,...

Groundworkers (x2) – (Aviation Civils) £20/hr CIS/LTD (Outside IR35) | 9hrs Paid | Mon–Fri TRIbuild Solutions are currently recruiting for 2 x Groundworkers for short-term aviation civils works at Gatwick Airport (Airside environment). Scope of Works Working alongside the PM / Work Manager and Labourer delivering: * Pit & ducting installation * Concrete base works * General civils works within taxiway / runway edge zones * Operating within live airside conditions Programme * Initially circa 2 weeks on days * Potential extension to a further 2 weeks on nights at £25/hr (subject to final programme confirmation) * Proposed start: 9th March (dates being finalised – short notice mobilisation likely) * No weekend working – Monday to Friday throughout Hours * Anticipated 07:30 – 17:00 (permit times TBC) * 9 hours paid per shift Rate * £20 per hour * CIS / LTD (Outside IR35) Requirements * Proven...

ICP Project Manager - 11-Month Contract (Project-Based) Southampton We are seeking an experienced ICP Project Manager to support a major project based in Southampton on an initial 11-month contract. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver ICP (Independent Connection Provider) projects from inception to completion Manage programme, budget, risks, and stakeholders Coordinate with DNOs, contractors, and client teams Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards Provide regular progress reporting Requirements: Proven experience managing ICP or utility connection projects Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure and DNO processes Excellent stakeholder and project management skills Relevant project management qualification preferred (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) Contract Details: Location: Southampton (project-based) Duration: 11 months initial term Competitive day rate (DOE), Outside IR35 If you're a results-driven Project Manager with ICP experience, we'd...

Health and Safety Projects Advisor - Major Infrastructure Programme Location: Derbyshire Duration: Initial 6-8 months (likely extension) Start: ASAP (SC clearance required) IR35: Outside Working Pattern: 5 days per week on site Overview We're recruiting HSE Advisors to join a high-profile, long-term infrastructure programme in Derby. The role will involve supporting either estate operations or major construction works, including enabling works, transport routes, and utilities installation. This is a client-side position, working alongside principal contractors and designers to maintain best-in-class safety standards. Please note: Must Hold Security Clearance (SC) in line with United Kingdom Security Vetting Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day HSE support across active construction projects Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments Support the review of contractor documentation and method statements Contribute to incident investigations and improvement...

Project Manager OUTSIDE IR35 CONTRACT 6 month duration – ASAP start Telford   Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in automotive manufacturing and plastic injection moulding, looking for your next contract opportunity?   We’re working with a well-established manufacturer supplying into Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 customers. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of automotive programmes from award through to SOP, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to OEM quality standards.   Project Manager Job Description: Lead end-to-end automotive programme delivery from RFQ/award through tooling, APQP, PPAP and SOP. Act as the primary point of contact for OEM and Tier 1 customers, managing timelines, expectations and engineering changes. Manage programme budgets, tooling investment, resources and capacity to achieve launch and cost targets. Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements and drive successful...

Client-side Representative / Site Manager - Utility-Scale Solar - York, England - 12 Month Contract A leading renewable energy IPP is seeking an experienced Client-side Representative / Site Manager to support the delivery of a live solar farm project in the West Yorkshire region. With construction already underway, the client is looking to strengthen on-site oversight to ensure the EPC remains aligned with programme, quality, and HSE expectations. This is a hands-on site delivery role suited to a strong construction professional who can confidently challenge and drive performance on the ground. Job Overview You will act as the client’s on-site presence, overseeing EPC delivery and ensuring works are executed safely, compliantly, and to programme. The role requires a practical individual with strong site awareness and the confidence to intervene where required to maintain progress and standards. Key Responsibilities: * Drive day-to-day site delivery and ensure works...

Risk Manager – Outside IR35 Contract Project: Major Reservoir Infrastructure Scheme Client: Leading UK Water Utility Location: Hampshire Area (Hybrid Site Presence Required) Contract Type: Outside IR35 Duration: 12 month Initial Contract (Extension Likely) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to support the delivery of a major reservoir infrastructure project for a leading UK water client. This is a significant capital programme offering the opportunity to play a key role in managing programme, commercial, and delivery risk within a complex engineering environment. This position is suited to a proactive contractor who can operate independently, influence senior stakeholders, and implement robust risk management processes across a large-scale infrastructure scheme. Key Responsibilities * Develop, implement, and maintain the project Risk Management Framework aligned to industry best practice. * Facilitate risk identification workshops with...

We are seeking experienced freelancer Project Managers to lead the successful delivery of multidisciplinary built environment projects from concept through to completion. Selective Supplier Onboarding – Infrastructure & Capital Projects We are onboarding a limited number of experienced Project Managers and supporting built environment professionals to our marketplace platform to meet existing demand from UK organisations delivering complex infrastructure and capital programmes. This is a controlled, quality-led supplier marketplace — not an open freelancer directory. Engagement demand spans infrastructure, aviation, utilities, highways and regulated environments, with buyers seeking accountable delivery capability. Current Demand Profile Organisations are seeking professionals who can: * Lead full lifecycle project delivery (RIBA / structured governance frameworks) * Administer NEC contracts and manage commercial risk * Coordinate multidisciplinary design...

Workforce Planning Manager Stevenage 12-month Contract - Hybrid £36.28 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a HR and Payroll Administrator to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Role: Collaborate with external FCAS enterprise partners, including Team Tempest, to support strategic workforce and skills-based initiatives. Contribute to the identification, mitigation, and de-risking of short-term and long-term critical skills gaps. Provide project management support for workforce-related initiatives, including attraction, retention, training, and development activities. Project manage and administer the FCAS programme?s cross-partner secondment process. Act as a key point of contact for external partner organisations, supporting the exchange of secondees both into and out of MBDA. Ensure secondment activity aligns Requirements: Experience working in a Workforce Planning/Talent Acquisition/STEM Skills/HR role. Experience working in large and...

Duration: Through to 31 December 2026 IR35: Outside IR35 Location: Southampton (3-4 days onsite per week) Rate: Dependent on experience Background The business has been been part (majority) purchased. The main element of this split work is the Tenancy activities. You will support the creation of two new tenants which we are migrating to from the existing old tenant. This work is being handled by the existing internal team in conjunction with a third party and migration toolset. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong, hands‑on expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem including Azure, Microsoft 365, Defender suite, and associated third party security and management tools. The primary focus of this role is to support and execute technical workstreams relating to a major organisational split project, covering identity, infrastructure, network, and application separation. Alongside the split programme, the contractor will also support...

Project Manager / Senior Authorised Person – 12 Month Contract – Norwich – Outside IR35 – Offshore wind – April start I am currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager / Senior Authorised Person to support a major infrastructure project within the transmission and distribution sector. This role would suit someone with a strong engineering background who combines HV authorisations with proven project delivery experience. The Role: * Act as the key interface between the client and site team * Take full ownership of project delivery (programme, budget & scope) * Manage stakeholders and provide regular progress updates * Ensure full compliance with HSE regulations * Oversee work packages and coordinate site teams * Provide electrical safety from the system * Issue and cancel safety documents * Prepare and implement switching schedules Requirements: * Previous experience as a Project Manager within HV / Transmission / Substation projects *...

With over 30 years heavy civil engineering, earthworks and groundworks experience, our client offers an integrated project delivery solution for their clients within the construction and infrastructure sectors. Due to the new project win, out client requires a site based freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor from a subcontractor self-delivery background, with earthworks and drainage experience. This would be a 45 week Outside ir35 contract. Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor roles and responsibilities: Reporting to the Project Manager onsite, you will be responsible for commercial administration of self-delivery earthworks and drainage packages, under an NEC Option B contract, with a circa £11m value. You will be responsible for: Day to day commercial administration of earthworks and drainage packages. Reviewing progress on site in line with commercials and programme. Monitoring, forecasting and reporting on budgets and costs against programme and producing CVR's. Reviewing...

Site Manager - Stansted Airport   Stansted Airport, Essex Contract / Permanent (TBC) Airside / Live Operational Environment   Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee aviation infrastructure and airfield works at Stansted Airport. The successful candidate will lead daily site operations within a live airport environment, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with operational requirements. This role requires strong experience in airport or other safety-critical infrastructure environments, with a clear understanding of aviation regulations and airside procedures.   Key Responsibilities Site Leadership & Coordination Lead and manage daily site operations for aviation infrastructure and airfield projects. Conduct daily briefings and toolbox talks to ensure teams understand planned activities and safety requirements. Coordinate site access, permits-to-work, and ensure compliance with airport operational procedures....

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor to join the EPC Contractor on a New Build Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The day rate for the Site Supervisor is from £350.00 to £400.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Conduct daily site walkarounds to monitor construction progress, workmanship quality, and general site conditions. Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards, method statements, and risk assessments across all work fronts. Identify unsafe acts/conditions and intervene immediately to maintain a zero-harm culture. Act as the key interface between EPC site management and subcontractors to ensure clear communication and alignment. Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and programme. Report progress, delays, safety observations, and site issues to the Construction Manager on a daily basis. Support coordination of work...

Freelance Project Manager – Data Centre Location: Slough Contract Type: Freelance / Outside IR35 (subject to assessment) Project: New-Build Data Centre (M&E Delivery) Duration: 12 months (with potential extension) Reporting to: Senior Project Manager / Operations Manager Overview TXM recuit are seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager to support the delivery of a major new-build mission-critical data centre project in Slough for a sub contractor. The role is focused on managing Mechanical & Electrical packages, coordinating site activities, and ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards. This is a fast-paced, high-value engineering environment requiring strong leadership, technical capability, and excellent stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering M&E packages on hyperscale or enterprise data centre projects. Key Responsibilities * Oversee day-to-day...

Project Controls Manager – Nuclear EPC (Contract) Location: Warrington or Cumbria (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 remote) Contract Length: 6 months Rate: Negotiable (DOE) – Outside IR35 Security Clearance: SC clearance required to start Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Controls Manager to join a major nuclear EPC programme, providing leadership across cost, planning and performance management on a complex, safety-critical project. You’ll take ownership of project controls delivery, leading a multi-disciplinary team while working closely with stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure schedule, cost and risk are tightly managed throughout the project lifecycle. Previous experience within nuclear or highly regulated environments will be a strong advantage. Key Responsibilities Provide management oversight of the project controls function across cost and planning. Develop, maintain and improve project controls systems, procedures and...

Low Voltage Systems Engineer 6-month rolling contract £38.49 Ltd, outside IR35 Hybrid working available, 3 days on-site. We are seeking an experienced Low Voltage Systems Engineer to develop, integrate, and validate 12V vehicle systems across automotive programmes. You will own the delivery of Low Voltage components from concept through to vehicle sign-off, ensuring compliance, functional safety, and performance targets are met. Key Responsibilities Develop and validate 12V Low Voltage systems (on and off vehicle) Review circuit diagrams and manage hardware/software configurations Support ECU networking (CAN, LIN, FlexRay) and function development Conduct diagnostics and root cause analysis Manage suppliers and support part releases and technical changes Deliver Functional Safety documentation and Golden Rules compliance Validate base software and energy management calibrations Requirements Strong knowledge of 12V systems (batteries, DC/DC, alternators, energy...

Job Title: Warehouse Automation (Controls) Engineer Function: Pharmaceutical Distribution Operations Location: Birmingham; B24 8HZ Rate: £38.95Ph – £45.74ph Limited Co Basis / Umbrella Co Basis (Outside IR35) Employment Type: Contract (3-4 Months starting ASAP/Early March) Position Summary: Under the general direction of a Sr. Manager or Director, the Engineer implements, inspects, integrates, tests, and supports various Material Handling Controls solutions and implementations that form key business operations. Key Responsibilities: 1. Assists the Project Teams with implementation, electrical drawings, installation, inspection, testing, and issue tracking. 2. Assists corporate and/or division MHE enhancement projects with evaluations, cost-saving initiatives, implementation plans, testing, documentation, delivery, deployment for project control/systems/hardware, and project closeout. 3. Participate in the design, development, testing, and implementation of...

Systems Engineer (Bids) Location: 4 days onsite per week in Brighton Duration: Initial 6 months Rate: Flexible - Outside IR35 We are seeking a Systems Engineer contractor with strong experience supporting defence bids and proposals. This role is focused on the front-end bid phase of programmes and is not a traditional delivery Systems Engineering position. You will work within a technically led organisation, supporting the development of competitive, compliant defence bids by coordinating technical inputs and shaping system-level responses to formal RFPs. The Role As a bid-focused Systems Engineer, you will: Support the end-to-end defence bid lifecycle, from RFP release through to submission Analyse customer requirements and develop system-level technical responses Coordinate and consolidate inputs from engineering SMEs across the business Ensure bid responses are technically coherent, compliant, and traceable Support bid gate reviews, technical governance, and internal...

Health & Safety Manager Contract Opportunity – Outside IR35 Day Rate DOE | 6-Month Project (Initial Term) Fully Remote with UK-Wide Travel (Ideally Midlands-based) Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional seeking a high-impact contract assignment within a hazardous materials environment? We are supporting a national fuels and distribution organisation in appointing an experienced Health & Safety Project Lead to deliver a full end-to-end build of a national H&S framework. This is a defined project engagement, operating Outside IR35, suited to an independent contractor who can take ownership and deliver a scalable, compliant and commercially aligned safety management system. This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation project requiring expertise, pace and autonomy. The Project Brief The organisation operates a UK-wide depot network (c.35 sites) within a hazardous materials setting. The requirement is to design, develop and implement a...