Contract Project Manager jobs in Preston, Lancashire

You will take ownership of several active client implementation projects, providing hands-on project management to bring clarity, momentum, and consistency. This is a delivery-focused position where you will keep projects moving, ensure stakeholders remain aligned, and strengthen the overall customer experience.

Project Manager – Live Events | Technical Production UK (International Travel) | Full-time Join a market leader in live event production, delivering large-scale LED displays, AV solutions, and creative experiences for some of the world's biggest sporting and entertainment events. From stadium installations to global tournaments, their work combines cutting-edge technology with flawless...

Project Manager – HVDC Converter Stations (Major Grid Infrastructure Project) Location: Hybrid (UK-based site & office travel) Type: Permanent Overview An exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter station infrastructure as part of a nationally significant electricity transmission programme. This role is central to enabling the UK's energy...

You will lead the full end-to-end post-merger integration program, ensuring the successful harmonisation of systems, processes, people, and operations across all entities. - Develop and drive a clear, comprehensive integration roadmap. - Coordinate complex workstreams spanning IT, Finance, HR, and Commercial functions.

Technical Project Manager (System Implementation) Contract: 6-9 months | Day Rate: £340–£450 (Outside IR35) Location: Hybrid Background Our client has implemented a new HR system and now needs an experienced Project Manager to lead its optimisation and transformation into a fully integrated workforce management tool. Key Responsibilities - Conduct a comprehensive system review - Deliver a...

Job Title: Digital Project Manager Location: Remote (Office in London) Contract Length: 6 months IR35 Status: Outside Rate: £400-500pd Start Date: Early December (2 weeks' notice max) Working Days: Could be between 3-5 days a week Overview We are looking for a Digital Project Manager to support a growing client workload. Currently, projects are managed by the team, but increasing client...

You will work closely with contractors, grid operators, planning authorities, and landowners - making this a highly visible and impactful position. Key Responsibilities - Manage tendering and contract scopes with EPCs, ICPs, and other partners - Oversee construction delivery, including planning conditions and grid compliance (G99, ION, FON)

Job Description Job Description: MEICA Project Manager Location: Southeast UK Permanent/Contract Overview Our client is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient MEICA Project Manager to join their project delivery team supporting clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of the design, coordination, procurement, and delivery of...

You will be delivering across BAU, Programmes and Vendors so having solid examples of multi-faceted technical delivery is essential. Please only apply if you have delivered a PAM implementation.

You will monitor industry trends in PAM to guide long-term product strategy and ensure solutions are scalable and secure.

You must be articulate, a self-starter, have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, and able to demonstrate experience in pragmatically solving problems. Role Responsibilities Successfully manage customer projects to time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction objectives.

You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards, while embedding The Salvation Army's values and mission. To be successful in this role you will have: - A strong background in construction project management, with experience spanning inception through to post-project review.

Project Manager Geotechnical Team Location: Lancashire Employment Type: Permanent / Contract Our client is a multi-disciplinary infrastructure company delivering specialist solutions across rail, civils, and plant sectors. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and collaborative working, their technical team provides expert geotechnical support across a range of UK infrastructure...

Technology & Change Programme Manager (Contract) Location: Remote (with once a quarter meets in Manchester) Rate: £525 per day (inside IR35) Length: 6 months initially Company: FTSE250 Retailer Organisation (250+ stores, 1m + website visits per day, 30,000+ users) Start: before December 1st "We're embarking on one of the largest digital transformation programmes in our sector and we're...

Project Manager – (Life Sciences) Location: Europe / UK (Hybrid) Contract: 6 months initially | 3 days per week Day Rate: £450 - £500 per day (Outside IR35) Travel: Up to 10% About the Role We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-impact Commercial Compliance transformation programme within a global life sciences organisation. This role will focus on implementing a new...

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client's and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the...

Project Manager (Technology & Transformation) – Fixed-Term (13 Months) Salary: £48,500 Contract Type: Fixed-term, full-time (35 hours per week; compressed hours possible) Location: Primarily home-based, with attendance at the London office required once per month Role Overview The Project Manager (Technology & Transformation) will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation is...

Position: Project Manager – Industrial Cooling Division Contract: Permanent, Full Time Location: Based anywhere in the UK (Head office is based in Leicestershire) Salary: up to £80K plus company car or cash allowance & benefits & performance bonus Industry: Industrial Cooling & Refrigeration PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading Industrial Cooling & Refrigeration...

Role: LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) Project Manager Location: Fully Remote 3-6 month contract initially Day Rate: £450pd-£550pd Outside IR35 About the Role: We're partnering with a global FTSE 100 Plc who are looking to find a strong LIMS Project Manager to help drive the implementation of a new LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) across over 100 laboratories...

You should be confident using modern project management tools and enterprise systems – for example MS Project, Project Server, SharePoint and Power BI – and comfortable working within SAP or Oracle environments. A working knowledge of relevant standards and codes (such as IEC and NFPA) will be a strong advantage.

Job Title: CRM Project Manager Location: Remote Contract: Part-time (2 days per week initially) IR35 Status: Outside Rate: £250-350pd Start Date: Next week Overview This role is for a growing start-up within a marketing and CRM agency. This role will help provide structure and delivery support to a range of projects. The role also has the opportunity to scale up into a 5-day-a-week...