Project Manager

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Project Manager – 3 to 4 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Folkestone & Ashford (Kent)
Contract Length: 3 months
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Project Manager to deliver a time-critical relocation and refurbishment project over a three-month period. The successful candidate will take full ownership of planning, coordinating, and delivering all phases of the project, working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers.

This is a practical role requiring strong organisation, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently.

Project Scope

The project consists of four key phases:

Decommissioning the current site in Folkestone

Refurbishment of the “new” unit in Ashford

Installation and recommissioning of all machinery at the Ashford site

Dilapidation works at the Folkestone site, completed to an agreed standard

Each phase includes numerous sub-tasks such as obtaining and evaluating quotes, contractor negotiations, scheduling works, managing budgets, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage an end-to-end project plan covering all four phases

Source, appoint, and manage contractors and suppliers

Obtain, review, and negotiate quotes and contracts

Coordinate site works, machinery moves, installations, and recommissioning

Agree and manage realistic timescales across all workstreams

Ensure all works meet agreed specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements

Manage risks, issues, and dependencies proactively

Oversee dilapidation works and sign-off against agreed standards

Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders and senior management

Ensure project delivery within agreed budget and timeframe

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience managing complex, multi-site projects

Strong background in refurbishment, relocation, or industrial / manufacturing environments

Experience coordinating contractors and technical specialists

Excellent organisational, negotiation, and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Practical, solutions-focused approach with attention to detail

Comfortable working on-site as required

Desirable

Experience with machinery relocation and recommissioning

Knowledge of dilapidations and landlord handback requirements

Health & Safety awareness (e.g. SMSTS, IOSH – beneficial but not essential)

What We Offer

Short-term, high-impact contract

Autonomy and responsibility for end-to-end project delivery

Competitive day rate

To apply:
Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of relevant experience or call Jill on (phone number removed)

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Salary:
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Job Type:
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Category:
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