Facilities Project Manager
2 days ago
Isle of Wight
Project Manager – Facility Relocation (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Outside IR35) • Location: Regular travel required between Newport and Ryde, Isle of Wight, • Contract: Fixed-Term Contract – 6 Months (Potential Extension), • Outside IR35 Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the relocation of an electronic engineering and manufacturing operation from its existing site to a larger, purpose-fit facility. This role will take full responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering the end-to-end relocation programme, ensuring the safe and efficient transition of manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, IT infrastructure, facilities and office functions while maintaining business continuity. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in delivering complex facility relocation projects within engineering or manufacturing environments and be confident managing multiple stakeholders, contractors and workstreams simultaneously. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery • Lead the full lifecycle of the facility relocation project from initiation through to completion and handover., • Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resources and risk registers., • Coordinate the relocation of manufacturing equipment, engineering assets, warehouse inventory, IT systems and office facilities., • Ensure minimal disruption to ongoing business operations throughout the transition., • Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required. Stakeholder Management • Work closely with department leaders across Engineering, Production, Warehousing, IT, HR, Facilities and HSE to understand requirements and align relocation plans., • Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership teams., • Facilitate effective communication between all project stakeholders., • Manage expectations and ensure timely resolution of project issues. Contractor & Supplier Management • Procure, appoint and manage external contractors and specialist suppliers., • Coordinate construction, M&E, IT infrastructure and relocation service providers., • Monitor contractor performance against agreed deliverables, quality standards and timelines., • Ensure effective cost management and budget control throughout the project. Health, Safety & Compliance • Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations., • Coordinate risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) and safe systems of work., • Manage contractor compliance and site safety activities., • Ensure the new facility is fully compliant, secure and operationally ready before occupation., • Act as a key point of contact for all HSE-related project matters. Facilities & Infrastructure Readiness • Oversee facility modifications, upgrades and infrastructure improvements., • Develop and maintain building plans, documenting existing infrastructure and proposed modifications., • Coordinate installation, commissioning and validation of utilities, equipment and supporting systems., • Ensure successful migration and operation of IT systems, networks and business-critical applications. Essential Experience & Qualifications • Proven experience delivering manufacturing, engineering or industrial facility relocation projects., • Strong Project Management Office (PMO) experience with structured governance, reporting and controls., • Demonstrable knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems within industrial environments., • Experience managing complex contractor networks and supply chains., • Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations., • Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders., • Ability to manage multiple workstreams within challenging timescales. Desirable Experience • NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification., • Experience developing and implementing fire strategies for large-scale commercial or industrial facilities., • Background in electronic engineering, advanced manufacturing or high-tech production environments., • Experience planning and delivering large-scale relocation programmes., • Familiarity with IT infrastructure migrations, including servers, networks and ERP systems., • Professional Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP or APM., • Experience implementing business continuity and operational resilience strategies., • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and process improvement methodologies. Skills & Competencies • Excellent planning, organisation and project coordination skills., • Strong leadership and decision-making abilities., • Effective stakeholder management and communication skills., • Proven risk management and problem-solving capability., • Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and costs., • High attention to detail and focus on successful project delivery. Key Deliverables • Successful delivery of a fully operational new facility on time and within budget., • Safe and compliant working environment meeting all regulatory requirements., • Seamless transition with minimal impact on operational performance., • Comprehensive project documentation, lessons learned and handover records. Start Date- Ideally immediate / July 2026 or as agreed. Please contact Joel Fletcher at Luminate Talent