Freelance Project Manager – Industrial New Build Location: Cranfield, Bedford Rate: £380 – £400 per day (CIS / Umbrella) Start: Immediate Duration: 20 Weeks (to project completion)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Main Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality industrial and commercial new build projects across the UK.

They are currently delivering a live £10M industrial scheme in Cranfield and require an experienced Freelance Project Manager to take the project through the final 20 weeks to successful completion.

This is a site-based role requiring a hands-on Project Manager with proven experience delivering new build industrial units through the latter stages of construction, commissioning, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

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Oversee day-to-day site operations to ensure programme and quality targets are met

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Drive the project through the final phases to completion and client handover

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Manage subcontractors, site teams, and supplier coordination

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Monitor H&S compliance and enforce best practice on site

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Chair site meetings and report progress to senior management

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Manage snagging, commissioning, and practical completion processes

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Ensure works are delivered within budget and to specification

Candidate Requirements

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Proven track record delivering new build industrial units as Project Manager

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Experience working for a Main Contractor

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Strong leadership and communication skills

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Ability to manage live projects under programme pressure

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Excellent H&S knowledge and site management capability

Essential Certifications:

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Valid CSCS Card

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SMSTS

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First Aid at Work

Package / Terms

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£380 – £400 per day

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CIS / Umbrella payment

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Immediate start available

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20-week contract through to project completion

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Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor on a flagship industrial scheme

If you are an experienced Freelance Project Manager available for an immediate start and have a strong background delivering industrial new builds, we would like to hear from you.

Apply via CV Library with your latest CV or contact us directly for further details