Project Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Newcastle/ Hybrid |
| Area | North East, UK |
| Sector | Programme & Project Management |
| Salary | £500 Per Day |
| Start Date | June 24th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7539-PSR1JP00103315 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Project Manager to join them on a 15 month contract. This position will be based in Newcastle/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
We are the Programme Project Delivery team (PPD), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. The hub is led by a Delivery Manager overseeing 70-120 staff, supported by Programme Specialists, Programme Managers and Project Team Managers (PTM).
Each PTM manages Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Support Officers who manage the delivery of projects within our flood& coastal erosion risk management programme using our framework suppliers.
Essential criteria:
- Essentials – candidates MUST have infrastructure experience so railway, construction, highways, water, nuclear etc and they must live locally.
- Proven experience in project delivery and contract management, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
- Effective at communicating with a wide range of people, as well as interpersonal and influencing skills to build collaborative relationships.
- Confident and proficient using MS office (teams, excel, word, project etc).
- Active management of health, safety and wellbeing.
Desirable criteria:
- Highly desirable - Experience of working with FastDraft, Projects Online, NEC4 contracts & Chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, APM or CIWEM.
- Experience of working with FastDraft, Projects Online, NEC4 contracts.
- Chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, APM or CIWEM.
- A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline.
- Technical expertise in areas such as asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design and construction and river modelling.
Capabilities required to be demonstrated by the role, include:
- Programme and project management.
- Delivers Results through others.
- Focuses on customers and partners.
- Communicates effectively.
- Data and information management.
- Takes decisions and solves problems.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Essentials – candidates MUST have infrastructure experience so railway, construction, highways, water, nuclear etc and they must live locally.
