18-Month Assignment
Delivery of a full site re-location project for a global manufacturing organisation
A well-established, premium manufacturing business with a truly global footprint is undertaking a major relocation programme – moving its office and live production facility into a new, future-ready building.
Working with their extensive and capable internal facilities team, we require an experienced Interim Project Lead to drive this end-to-end relocation and deliver a fully operational site on time and within budget.
This is a high-impact, delivery-critical assignment requiring strong technical coordination, structured programme control and confident stakeholder leadership.
The Assignment
You will lead the complete relocation of office and production operations, including:
* Full construction coordination and structural modifications
* Installation of sustainability infrastructure (solar panels with battery storage and EV charging points)
* Warehouse redesign to maximise pallet capacity and operational flow
* Office refurbishment including boardroom, canteen and enclosed departmental areas
* Installation and upgrade of key building systems including;
IT infrastructure, Fire, Sprinkler and security systems, HVAC and mechanical services (compressed air, lifts etc)
* Relocation and recommissioning of approximately 50 production machines
* You will manage multiple contractors, engineers and internal stakeholders while maintaining strict health & safety compliance and minimising disruption to live production.
What Success Looks Like
* A safe, compliant and fully operational facility delivered on time and within budget
* Seamless transition with minimal operational downtime
* Efficient, future-proof workflow aligned to growth strategy
* Strong risk management, reporting discipline and stakeholder communication
We’re Looking For
* Demonstrable experience delivering complex site relocations, facility builds or large-scale operational programmes
* Strong command of recognised project management / leadership methodology
* Proven ability to coordinate multiple contractors and technical workstreams
* Working knowledge of IT networks, HVAC, fire/security systems and wider building infrastructure
* Comfortable operating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
This role requires a commercially aware, technically credible interim who can drive pace, manage complexity and maintain control across a multi-stream programme.
How to Apply
This role is being managed exclusively by Lord Search & Selection so to apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10279.
Desired Skills and Experience: Relocation, Site, Project, PM, Manufacturing, Construction, HVAC, Building, Infrastructure