Self Employed Operations Project Manager
Posted 1 day 8 hours ago by Universal Business Team
Location: Winchester (current site) & Hook (new site)
Contract Length: Approx. 2 months
Working Hours: Full-time OR part time (approx. 2 days per week) depending on project needs
Rate: Day rate negotiable depending on experience
We are supporting a well established organisation as they prepare to move from their current facility in South Wonston, Winchester (SO21) to a newly built site in Hook. With the building completion expected mid-March, we are seeking someone who can join immediately to plan, manage, and oversee the entire relocation process from end to end.
This is a hands on contract suitable for a confident, organised operational project specialist who can ensure a seamless transition with minimal downtime to business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination and execution of the full site move.
- Oversee labour teams, removal contractors and stakeholders to ensure all elements run to plan.
- Manage logistics, equipment transfer, workflow continuity and contingency planning.
- Monitor progress throughout the move to ensure timelines and milestones are met.
- Deliver a smooth handover upon completion, ensuring operations resume with minimal disruption.
- Proactively resolve issues and maintain strong communication with internal teams.
- Proven experience in operational project management, ideally with involvement in site moves, relocations or similar high impact operational projects.
- Excellent organisational, planning and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and confidently make informed recommendations (e.g., full time or part time utilisation).
- A practical, solutions focused mindset with the ability to maintain control over multiple moving parts.
- Duration: Approx. 2 months
- Start: Immediate
- Working pattern:
- Full time OR
- Part time (approx. 2 days per week) depending on project requirements and your professional recommendation
- Rate: Negotiable, based on experience (day rate or contract cost considered)
If you're an experienced Operations Project Manager ready to take ownership of a high impact relocation project, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.