7,385 IT Project jobs in the United Kingdom

Technology Project Manager

Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber InterQuest Group

Posted 7 days ago

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The ideal candidate will be successfully managing projects, from shaping and inception through to delivery.


Hybrid – 3-5 days in the office

Start – ASAP

Duration – 18 months


Responsibilities

  • Acting as a bridge between technology and business teams
  • Ownership of development plans
  • Directing the delivery approach for development teams
  • Budgetary responsibility for project spend and benefits realisation
  • Communication and project reporting
  • Risk/Issue management


Qualifications

  • Track record of successfully leading and delivering transformation projects (ideally within a retail/merchandising/supply chain environment)
  • Experience in managing third party suppliers
  • Great influencing and stakeholder management skills across all levels
  • Experience in managing onshore and offshore technical teams
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Highways Technology Project Engineer

Durham, North East Telent Technology Services Limited

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permanent

Highways Technology Project Engineer

Reporting to the Highways Regional Manager, the Project Engineer will support with the delivery of MRTC cyclical and reactive works, as well as supporting other Highways Technology Opportunities (inc Traffic Signals) such as Technology Installations, Technology Renewals, Technology Repairs and Technology Surveys. This role is mainly Field Based and cover works from the North Midlands up to the Scottish Boarders, but mainly around County Durham .

Do you enjoy working with a down to earth, supportive team but at the same time be relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions to problem out in the field? Our Field teams are critical in the delivery of our contracts, whether that is delivering or supervising maintenance, installation, cabling or civils works. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

What you'll do:

  • Undertake site surveys of National Highways technology, develop works information for the Project Manager.
  • Planning works and ensuring work's comply with CDM 2015 Regulations and internal process.
  • Site supervision & management of subcontractors
  • Have excellent customer facing skills for dealing with customers and other stakeholders.
  • Provide technical support to the PM & Bid team to assist in developing quotes
  • Ensure H&S risks and Safe Systems of Work associated with working on NH network are being adhered to.

Project Engineer, Who you are:

If you have an established background within Highways Technology or Traffic Signals, are ready to take that next step in your carer and be more involved with planning works to make sure work is aligned and ready to take place, then this could be the role for you.

Project Engineer Key Requirements:

  • Previous experience of working on National Highways (NH) Technology equipment or Traffic Signals
  • 2382 (Wiring Regulations) or HEA Equivalent
  • Experience in installing Highways Technology equipment (including Traffic Signals)
  • Participate in Area 14 Call Out Rota
  • Must be flexible, adaptable and prepared to work days/nights as work requires.
  • Hold a Full UK Driving Licence

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

  • 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
  • Essential Vehicle
  • Uncapped Overtime
  • Company pension scheme
  • A range of family friendly policies
  • Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
  • Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

Learn more about Telent:

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We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

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Highways Technology Project Engineer

DL1 Darlington, North East Telent Technology Services Limited

Posted 4 days ago

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full time

Highways Technology Project Engineer

Reporting to the Highways Regional Manager, the Project Engineer will support with the delivery of MRTC cyclical and reactive works, as well as supporting other Highways Technology Opportunities (inc Traffic Signals) such as Technology Installations, Technology Renewals, Technology Repairs and Technology Surveys. This role is mainly Field Based and cover works from the North Midlands up to the Scottish Boarders, but mainly around County Durham .

Do you enjoy working with a down to earth, supportive team but at the same time be relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions to problem out in the field? Our Field teams are critical in the delivery of our contracts, whether that is delivering or supervising maintenance, installation, cabling or civils works. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

What you'll do:

  • Undertake site surveys of National Highways technology, develop works information for the Project Manager.
  • Planning works and ensuring work's comply with CDM 2015 Regulations and internal process.
  • Site supervision & management of subcontractors
  • Have excellent customer facing skills for dealing with customers and other stakeholders.
  • Provide technical support to the PM & Bid team to assist in developing quotes
  • Ensure H&S risks and Safe Systems of Work associated with working on NH network are being adhered to.

Project Engineer, Who you are:

If you have an established background within Highways Technology or Traffic Signals, are ready to take that next step in your carer and be more involved with planning works to make sure work is aligned and ready to take place, then this could be the role for you.

Project Engineer Key Requirements:

  • Previous experience of working on National Highways (NH) Technology equipment or Traffic Signals
  • 2382 (Wiring Regulations) or HEA Equivalent
  • Experience in installing Highways Technology equipment (including Traffic Signals)
  • Participate in Area 14 Call Out Rota
  • Must be flexible, adaptable and prepared to work days/nights as work requires.
  • Hold a Full UK Driving Licence

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

  • 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
  • Essential Vehicle
  • Uncapped Overtime
  • Company pension scheme
  • A range of family friendly policies
  • Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
  • Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

Learn more about Telent:

Click here for Telent Video!

We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

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Information Technology Project Manager

London, London Absolute Recruit

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IT Project Manager for an established, growing IT MSP. Diverse Infrastructure & Cloud project across various sectors! Apply now!


IT Project Manager – Fast-Paced IT Consultancy with Portfolio Management Focus

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 DOE + Bonus + Private Healthcare


Are you an experienced Project Manager who thrives on variety, enjoys working independently, and loves the challenge of a dynamic environment?


We’re recruiting for a respected IT consultancy that delivers expert solutions to SME clients across multiple industry sectors including finance and commercial property.


This Project Manager opportunity offers the chance to oversee a substantial portfolio of technology initiatives spanning infrastructure projects (including modernisation and office relocations), cloud transformation programmes, and security implementation projects. You’ll be coordinating schedules, managing resources, and maintaining client relationships across an active project workload – typically handling 15 to 25 projects at any time – ensuring smooth delivery and consistent client communication.


You’ll collaborate with a skilled delivery team, working closely with technical specialists and client relationship managers to uphold quality standards and meet project milestones. Excellence in this Project Manager role demands strong ownership mentality, adaptability when priorities shift, and a results-driven approach to problem-solving and delivery.


This isn’t a conventional “one project focus” position. You’ll need to excel at juggling multiple competing demands whilst engaging effectively with both technical team members and executive-level client stakeholders. A working knowledge of infrastructure, networking, or cloud technologies would be beneficial, though extensive technical depth isn’t necessary — just sufficient understanding to facilitate meaningful discussions and confidently guide projects to successful completion.


We’re seeking a Project Manager who can demonstrate:


• IT Managed Services Experience would be highly desirable

• Professional qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2 or similar)

• Proficiency with project management platforms such as Microsoft Project, Planner, Monday, or equivalent tools

• Experience orchestrating multiple concurrent projects within technology-focused environments

• Outstanding communication abilities and systematic approach to task and stakeholder coordination

• Comfort engaging with technical and business professionals across all organisational levels

• Strong planning capabilities and intuition for identifying potential delivery challenges

• Background in IT service delivery or managed service provider settings (highly advantageous)


This presents an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who performs well under pressure, enjoys collaborative cross-functional work, and seeks broader exposure to diverse clients and technical project types.

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Information Technology Project Manager

London, London psd group

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IT Project Manager


Summary

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Negotiable

Duration: 24 Months – FTC (Fixed Term Contract)

Availability: ASAP


About the Client

Our Client is a multinational public transport provider headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Established in 1987 during the privatisation of the National Bus Company, it has grown into a major operator of both bus and rail services across the UK, Ireland, Singapore, Australia, and Norway

They are looking to hire an experienced IT Project Manager on a Fixed Term Contract for 24 months.


About the Role

As part of the Fit for Future Growth Programme (F4FG), this role will play a key part in the delivery of a project who’s objective is to replace the OmniBus and Austrics Scheduling applications with the Hastus Scheduling system, across the Group UK and Ireland, Bus division.

In addition, the role will support the establishment of a Scheduling Competency Centre to implement business change and upskill the Scheduling cohorts throughout the Bus Division.


Key Duties:

• Lead the delivery of a project to replace the OmniBus and Austrics Scheduling applications with the Hastus scheduling and rostering system across the Group UK and Ireland Bus division.

• Support the establishment of a Scheduling Competency Centre to implement business change and upskill the Scheduling cohorts throughout the Bus Division.

• The post-holder will be required to assist in managing the projects to successful delivery within the project governance structures, as defined the F4FG Programme and by IT PMO.

• Support audit and compliance reporting by providing timely access to archived data.


What we are looking for


Key Skills:

• Proven track record in successfully managing the delivery of major business transformation projects.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and execute project plans.

• Highly organized and self-motivated project manager with a keen attention to detail


Qualifications and Experience:

• Prince 2 Project Practitioner Qualification

• Experience of delivering complex Business IT Transformation Projects in a fast paced and multi-stakeholder environment, to time and budget

• Excellent Stakeholder Engagement • Excellent written and oral communication

• Excellent attention to detail

• Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Trello.


Desirable:

• Worked in Bus / Rail / Transport

• Familiarity with data analysis tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Excel.

• Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices.

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Information Technology Project Manager

Absolute Recruit

Posted 1 day ago

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IT Project Manager for an established, growing IT MSP. Diverse Infrastructure & Cloud project across various sectors! Apply now!


IT Project Manager – Fast-Paced IT Consultancy with Portfolio Management Focus

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 DOE + Bonus + Private Healthcare


Are you an experienced Project Manager who thrives on variety, enjoys working independently, and loves the challenge of a dynamic environment?


We’re recruiting for a respected IT consultancy that delivers expert solutions to SME clients across multiple industry sectors including finance and commercial property.


This Project Manager opportunity offers the chance to oversee a substantial portfolio of technology initiatives spanning infrastructure projects (including modernisation and office relocations), cloud transformation programmes, and security implementation projects. You’ll be coordinating schedules, managing resources, and maintaining client relationships across an active project workload – typically handling 15 to 25 projects at any time – ensuring smooth delivery and consistent client communication.


You’ll collaborate with a skilled delivery team, working closely with technical specialists and client relationship managers to uphold quality standards and meet project milestones. Excellence in this Project Manager role demands strong ownership mentality, adaptability when priorities shift, and a results-driven approach to problem-solving and delivery.


This isn’t a conventional “one project focus” position. You’ll need to excel at juggling multiple competing demands whilst engaging effectively with both technical team members and executive-level client stakeholders. A working knowledge of infrastructure, networking, or cloud technologies would be beneficial, though extensive technical depth isn’t necessary — just sufficient understanding to facilitate meaningful discussions and confidently guide projects to successful completion.


We’re seeking a Project Manager who can demonstrate:


• IT Managed Services Experience would be highly desirable

• Professional qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2 or similar)

• Proficiency with project management platforms such as Microsoft Project, Planner, Monday, or equivalent tools

• Experience orchestrating multiple concurrent projects within technology-focused environments

• Outstanding communication abilities and systematic approach to task and stakeholder coordination

• Comfort engaging with technical and business professionals across all organisational levels

• Strong planning capabilities and intuition for identifying potential delivery challenges

• Background in IT service delivery or managed service provider settings (highly advantageous)


This presents an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who performs well under pressure, enjoys collaborative cross-functional work, and seeks broader exposure to diverse clients and technical project types.

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Information Technology Project Manager

psd group

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IT Project Manager


Summary

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Negotiable

Duration: 24 Months – FTC (Fixed Term Contract)

Availability: ASAP


About the Client

Our Client is a multinational public transport provider headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Established in 1987 during the privatisation of the National Bus Company, it has grown into a major operator of both bus and rail services across the UK, Ireland, Singapore, Australia, and Norway

They are looking to hire an experienced IT Project Manager on a Fixed Term Contract for 24 months.


About the Role

As part of the Fit for Future Growth Programme (F4FG), this role will play a key part in the delivery of a project who’s objective is to replace the OmniBus and Austrics Scheduling applications with the Hastus Scheduling system, across the Group UK and Ireland, Bus division.

In addition, the role will support the establishment of a Scheduling Competency Centre to implement business change and upskill the Scheduling cohorts throughout the Bus Division.


Key Duties:

• Lead the delivery of a project to replace the OmniBus and Austrics Scheduling applications with the Hastus scheduling and rostering system across the Group UK and Ireland Bus division.

• Support the establishment of a Scheduling Competency Centre to implement business change and upskill the Scheduling cohorts throughout the Bus Division.

• The post-holder will be required to assist in managing the projects to successful delivery within the project governance structures, as defined the F4FG Programme and by IT PMO.

• Support audit and compliance reporting by providing timely access to archived data.


What we are looking for


Key Skills:

• Proven track record in successfully managing the delivery of major business transformation projects.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and execute project plans.

• Highly organized and self-motivated project manager with a keen attention to detail


Qualifications and Experience:

• Prince 2 Project Practitioner Qualification

• Experience of delivering complex Business IT Transformation Projects in a fast paced and multi-stakeholder environment, to time and budget

• Excellent Stakeholder Engagement • Excellent written and oral communication

• Excellent attention to detail

• Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Trello.


Desirable:

• Worked in Bus / Rail / Transport

• Familiarity with data analysis tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Excel.

• Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices.

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Information Technology Project Manager

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IT Project Manager Bristol

Rate: c£500 per day Inside IR35

Term 12 Months

Sole National Active SC required


About the Role

‘Fit for the Future’

Our clients’ Naval Marine programme delivers the through life engineering support of the Royal Navy’s complex maritime assets ranging from managed inventories of types of equipment up to whole ships and nuclear submarines.

This role sits within our clients’ Digital Solutions working within the Submarine Support Engineering division of Naval Marine. Within the Digital Solutions team, we deliver collaborative solutions for use by the entire UK defence maritime enterprise including the customer and other industry participants.

Reporting to a DS Snr Project Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for delivery of IKM projects as well as transition planning of applications into service and oversight of IKM services . The primary purpose of the post is to ensure that the projects deliver to time cost and quality and that the customer is kept engaged and enthused.

We are a forward-looking division who work closely with our customers to enable their business’s and integrate our services into the existing business operation to improve the business output.

If you are a proactive individual who enjoys cultivating effective relationships with Stakeholders, who has experience of end to end project delivery in the IT, Analytics or defence sectors, and are looking for a 12 month contract position in a project management team we would like to hear from you

We are looking for a skilled and experienced project manager to join a dedicated team, working within the wider business, but focussed upon the development, delivery and ongoing management of Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) services including infrastructure, development and data analytics projects and the services that are associated with it.

As a Project manager in Digital Solutions you would be managing the delivery of integrated projects to the agreed budget, timescales and quality standard. A key part of the role is the stakeholder engagement for all projects under your control.

You would need to be able to liaise and work with the stakeholders at all levels providing knowledge and expertise in the specified field in order to deliver business solutions.

The role also requires a strong individual who can hold the team to the delivery schedule and support the timely submission and agreement of client changes and variations, ensuring that opportunities for contract revenue and margin growth are maximised.

What do I need to do the role?

You’ll need experience of managing complex IT projects using techniques including APM, Prince 2 , with a sound knowledge and understanding of Project management methods and leadership skills. Have experience in finance and commercial aspects of projects, a working knowledge of IT systems life cycle from requirements analysis through to implementation. You will need to be educated to degree level or hold a relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience and be Prince 2 or APM qualified.


Would also like you to have experience in all or some of the following:

  • Line management experience
  • Experience using MS Projects and Excel
  • Experience with riskHive is desirable but not essential
  • Significant experience of delivering projects autonomously
  • Managing the Customer Interface
  • Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the delivery of the project, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that align with the Project management process
  • Providing effective leadership to the project team



What else do I need to know?

  • The post will be based in an environment regulated by Trade Control legislation and involves working with controlled goods, technology and/or services.
  • You must be a sole UK national and hold current, active ‘Security Check’ (SC) or ‘Developed Vetting’ (DV) security clearance
  • Candidates who do not meet the above criteria will not be considered for this post.
  • We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.


About our client

Our client, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.

We’re committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme.You’ll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

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Information Technology Project Manager

Egham, South East Advanced Resource Managers

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PROJECT MANAGER – 12 MONTH CONTRACT – EGHAM – UP TO £64 PER HOUR (UMBRELLA)


ARM is working with a leading global infrastructure consultancy who are looking for an experienced IT project manager to work on a security transformation project, based near Heathrow.


About You:

  • You should have extensive project experience working on telecoms and information communication projects.
  • Ideally, you will be degree-qualified (within a relevant engineering discipline) and have either a APMP or Prince2.
  • CSCS is needed.
  • Experience of NEC4 contracting is highly advantageous.



What you will be doing:

You’ll provide project leadership on a number of large IT projects. These projects involve guidance on latest emerging technologies and the design & installation of passive IT infrastructure, including networks, associated assets and connected devices.


This role will predominantly be based on site but can be flexible/ hybrid. You will likely spend 4 days a week on site.


What you can expect in return:

The rate for this position is up to £64 per hour (Umbrella) inside IR35, it’s an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing team. The role is expected to go on a minimum of 12 months.


We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this role.


For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228 213 or email your CV and covering letter to

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Information Technology Project Manager

Hatfield, Eastern Cpl Life Sciences

Posted 7 days ago

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IT Project Manager

Salary: Negotiable

Hybrid – Hatfield

Key Skills: Pharmaceutical experience


The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalising projects according to scope, deadlines and within budget. The IT Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee the delivery quality throughout its life cycle, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and effective communication with senior managers and directors.


What are we looking for?

  • Experience delivering business changes or IT business system projects to GxP environment, either in a pharma site or equivalent a must have
  • Demonstrated experience in IT Project Management.
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and presenting to senior managers and directors.
  • Experience in highly regulated environments such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, aerospace, or energy would be beneficial.
  • Has worked in PMO governance environments would be beneficial.


What we offer in return

  • Hybrid working (Depending on role)
  • Car/Car Allowance (Depending on role)
  • Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Free onsite parking
  • Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Retail discounts


If you are interested please apply or send your CV to

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