Project Manager (FTC)

KSG Central Services is the operational backbone of the Kinetic Solutions Group, supporting our specialist engineering businesses with finance, HR, IT, and strategic direction. This team ensures that each business unit can focus on delivering world-class engineering solutions.

As part of Kinetic Solutions Group, you’ll be helping to power innovation across our entire organisation.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking a highly organised and driven Project Manager to lead the successful planning and execution of a critical office and manufacturing site relocation. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract where you'll be responsible for delivering a seamless transition with minimal disruption to business operations.

The role demands a detail-oriented leader with strong stakeholder management skills, experience in coordinating complex logistical moves, and a solid understanding of both office and manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for the relocation of office and manufacturing facilities—planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk mitigation, and delivery.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones, ensuring all activities stay on track and within scope.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Operations, IT, Facilities, HR, Manufacturing, etc.) to define requirements and manage dependencies.
• Engage and manage external suppliers and contractors, including movers, fit-out providers, engineers, and regulatory consultants.
• Identify potential risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate disruption to operations.
• Oversee the decommissioning of current facilities and ensure smooth set-up and operational readiness at the new site.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety, regulatory, and environmental standards during the move.
• Provide regular updates, reports, and presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and cost control to ensure financial efficiency of the move.
• Lead or support change management and internal communications related to the move, ensuring teams are well informed and engaged.

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Timely completion of project milestones (design, construction, move-in, commissioning, etc.).
• Zero or minimal downtime during the move.
• Delivery within agreed budget and scope.
• High stakeholder satisfaction and engagement.
• Risk and compliance management throughout the relocation process is important.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering complex relocation projects, ideally involving both office and manufacturing environments.
• Strong project management skills, with relevant qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent).
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities with sharp attention to detail.
• Effective stakeholder and vendor management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Sound understanding of facilities, infrastructure, and operational workflows.
• Confident in managing budgets, contracts, and logistics.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Job Benefits

• Flexible Start and Finish Times: Start and finish your workday at times that suit your needs.
• Pension Scheme: We operate a salary sacrifice pension scheme and reinvest our savings directly back into your pension pot.
• Annual Leave: New starters receive 25 days of holiday, plus statutory bank holidays.
• Need a Few More Days? Our holiday purchase scheme lets you buy up to 3 additional days of holiday each year.