Project Manager (Business Improvement & Change)
Bath / Hybrid Working - £500 - £600 per day
12-Month Contract (Likely Extension)
The Company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading international consultancy renowned for delivering some of the world's most complex and innovative engineering, infrastructure and built environment projects.
With a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and sustainability, the business employs thousands of professionals across multiple global locations and continues to invest heavily in business improvement, digital transformation and operational excellence.
As part of a growing Business Improvement & Change function, the organisation is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of several strategic internal initiatives that will shape the future of the business.
The Opportunity
This is a high-profile internal role focused on delivering business change rather than client-facing project delivery.
Working closely with senior leadership teams and key stakeholders across the organisation, you will take ownership of multiple strategic initiatives whilst helping to drive continuous improvement across the wider business.
Key projects over the next 12 months include:
Leading the successful delivery of two major office relocation projects affecting approximately 1,000 employees
Supporting the implementation of several ISO compliance and accreditation initiatives
Overseeing and managing a Business Analyst responsible for identifying, evaluating and implementing AI-driven systems and business process improvements
Supporting wider operational improvement and business transformation programmes
Establishing clear governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement across all projects This role offers the opportunity to influence business operations at scale whilst working within a highly respected and collaborative environment.
The Role
Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple business improvement and transformation projects
Develop project plans, programmes, budgets and resource requirements
Manage project governance, reporting, risks, issues and dependencies
Coordinate internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Support business leaders through change and transformation initiatives
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to agreed objectives
Drive stakeholder engagement and communication across the business
Contribute to the ongoing development of project delivery frameworks and best practice
Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to senior leadership teams
Capture lessons learned and promote continuous improvement The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering business change projects within complex organisations.
You will have successfully led initiatives such as office relocations, workplace and estate change programmes, business system implementations, policy and governance development, operational improvement projects, compliance programmes and wider organisational transformation.
The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, engaging with senior stakeholders and driving change across people, processes and technology.
Key Requirements:
5+ years' project management experience
Proven delivery of business change and transformation projects
Experience across estate, systems, compliance and operational change initiatives
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working within structured PMO or governance environments
PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP or similar qualification desirable What's in it for You?
Long-term 12-month contract with strong potential for extension
£500 - £600 per day
High-profile strategic projects with genuine business impact
Opportunity to lead major transformation initiatives
Hybrid working arrangement based from Bath
Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
Exposure to senior leadership and decision makers across the organisation If you're an experienced Project Manager who thrives on delivering meaningful business change and enjoys working across complex organisations, we'd like to hear from you