382 Project Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

Company Overview

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone’s best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed around the globe.

Job Overview

The role will manage regional project operations for the client's physical security team. This includes delivery of the full project management lifecycle as well as reporting and operations assistance as requested. The role will perform project cost estimations, budget control and critical path scheduling. The role will also facilitate and coordinate cross-functional team tasks and activities based on defined schedules and programs while identifying and providing potential resolutions to problems, project changes and resource constraints.The role will manage the full security systems project life cycle for a global events security team to execute project activities including adherence to delivery schedules, costs, and risk management. The role will perform project cost estimations, budget control and critical path scheduling. The role will also facilitate and coordinate cross-functional team tasks and activities based on defined schedules and programs while identifying and providing potential resolutions to problems, project changes and resource constraints.

This role is hybrid, 3-days onsite per week in Kings Cross, London. This is a 1-year contract term for maternity leave coverage from September 15, 2025.

• Act as the liaison and point of contact for both internal and cross-functional projects

• Evaluate project status and resource utilization; implement changes as needed; review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required

• Support management through project planning and coordination to meet commitments on time and within resource limitations; with client and management approval, assist with the determination of requirements, priorities and monitoring of progress

• Create project plans and build consensus among diverse sets of stakeholders

• Work within program discipline and develop expertise as the documentation subject matter expert (SME), to expedite revisions, corrections, and changes to previously published documentation

• Meet regularly with client management for status updates

• Work directly with client to develop strategies, programs, systems and tools that enhances the approach in keeping employees safe and secure

• Regularly communicate updates on emerging technologies, solutions and projects that may impact business operations, employees or vendors

• Provide ongoing communication of planning, project status, issues and risks in a timely fashion to internal security teams, cross functional management and executive teams

• Manage performance metrics to evaluate progress and success

• Lead daily operations and directs the implementation of standards, procedures and best practices that ensures a cohesive, consistent and uniformed global program for new builds

• Occassional travel to support events (outside of UK)

• Collaborate closely with a global team, some flexibility in hours require

Skills

• High school diploma or GED

• Related Bachelor's degree

• Great to have: Project Management Certification

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing projects in a security or events setting

• Knowledge and exposure to physical security and global events production

• Vendor management experience

• Ability to effectively communicate and/or drive requirements regarding development and enhancement to those systems/hardware/manufacturers

• Proficient with Google suite of tools

• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organization

• Highly motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding setting

• Ability to quickly learn and master new technology

12 months contract/Rate 26-38 an hour Inside IR 35/Fully remote/London

European Retail Display Project Manager

Reality Labs – UK & Europe

About the Role

Reality Labs is seeking a Project Manager to drive the planning, design, production, and implementation of retail display programmes across the UK and Europe. Acting as a central link between internal teams, external agencies, and retail partners, you will support the rollout of innovative retail experiences that showcase Meta’s next-generation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver design, campaign, physical, and technical elements of retail experiences and long-term fixture programmes.
• Support temporary pop-up design and production activities that will scale over the coming years.
• Maintain and update project trackers, documentation, and reporting tools to ensure strong project discipline and on-time delivery.
• Act as the liaison between global fixture vendors, graphic companies, channel marketing, creative, and marketing teams on asset-related issues.
• Manage budget activities , including PO generation, spend tracking, and payment workflows .
• Drive process development and efficiency improvements across retail programmes.
• Lead weekly vendor partner calls to track progress, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Provide ad-hoc team support , stepping in to pick up tasks when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in retail project management, ideally in physical retail display or fixture implementation.
• Proven success working with retail partners in large organizations.
• Skilled at creating and maintaining multi-program project trackers with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong experience in retail fixture production and implementation .
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word (Google Docs/Sheets a plus).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy , able to identify inconsistencies and errors.
• Experience in budget management and financial tracking .
• Strong conflict management and interpersonal skills , with the ability to maintain a positive, collaborative team spirit.
• Adaptable to different organizational structures and cultures , with flexibility and a proactive attitude.

This JD highlights programme management, vendor coordination, and retail fixture expertise – perfect for candidates with retail project/programme management backgrounds in tech, consumer electronics, luxury retail, or FMCG sectors .

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.

The Project Specialist will be responsible for project management, including the performance of freight forwarding activities across all modes of transportation. Develops and executes logistics solutions that align with the project construction schedule while keeping client and internal project management informed of status and enabling decision making that can impact schedule or cost.

Essential Job Functions:

• Creates Value Propositioning and drives solutions & pricing related to complex project transportation moves including Rail & Barge operations in addition to the standard Ocean, Air and Domestic Transportation moves
• Conducts analytics on project performance, freight spend and KPI’s as identified by the project
• Responsible for the administration of the project including: KPI reporting, Invoicing & Progress against contractual milestones
• Tracks progress of shipments in conjunction with the project logistics plan and keeps relevant parties (i.e. customs broker, client, EPCM) informed
• Coordinates with identified project suppliers from EXW up to CFR and potentially up to DDP in certain cases.
• Must have experience with H/L, ODC cargo handling, versed in HSEQ and a working understanding of the dynamics of an Industrial Project
• Collaborates with stations and client to build a healthy and steady relationship and to provide continuous updates on project timelines.
• Will be called upon to provide or explain shipment options in regularly scheduled project logistics and any occurring exigencies to senior leadership as part of requested and/or scheduled status updates.

Administrative & Documentation functions:

• Shipment Coordination (Air/Ocean & Road Transport).
• Acts as a central control hub to coordinate activities from outlying offices ensuring high quality & timely execution (in communication as well as operational activities).
• Document preparation (dock receipts, bills of lading, export declarations amongst others).
• Data maintenance and entry, and preparation of standard project reports & spreadsheets.
• Timely and Clear Communication with client regarding disposition of freight (i.e. tracking & tracing, routing options & rate quotations).
• Communication and coordination with subcontracted partners for freight dispatch, routing & pricing.
• Collection and organization of records, files and other information.
• Performs Rating & Billing duties.
• Handles specific operations invoicing.
• Other duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires Attendance and Presence at the work site.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, some light lifting may be required in some instances.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of Incoterms and knowledge of Import/Export.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including fax, copier, personal computer, scanners, etc.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, hands-on environment.
• Good communication and client service skills.
• Proficient in MS office.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Must be proactive with the ability to handle pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & diplomacy are a must.
• Ability to work autonomously and have the criteria to make decisions related to the operation of the project.

Education and Direct Work Experience:

• 5 - 7 years of Industrial Project/Project Management experience within a logisitcs environment.
• 3 – 5 years of industry experience in logistics or freight forwarding.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Company Overview

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone’s best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed around the globe.

Job Overview

The role will manage regional project operations for the client's physical security team. This includes delivery of the full project management lifecycle as well as reporting and operations assistance as requested. The role will perform project cost estimations, budget control and critical path scheduling. The role will also facilitate and coordinate cross-functional team tasks and activities based on defined schedules and programs while identifying and providing potential resolutions to problems, project changes and resource constraints.The role will manage the full security systems project life cycle for a global events security team to execute project activities including adherence to delivery schedules, costs, and risk management. The role will perform project cost estimations, budget control and critical path scheduling. The role will also facilitate and coordinate cross-functional team tasks and activities based on defined schedules and programs while identifying and providing potential resolutions to problems, project changes and resource constraints.

This role is hybrid, 3-days onsite per week in Kings Cross, London. This is a 1-year contract term for maternity leave coverage from September 15, 2025.

• Act as the liaison and point of contact for both internal and cross-functional projects

• Evaluate project status and resource utilization; implement changes as needed; review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required

• Support management through project planning and coordination to meet commitments on time and within resource limitations; with client and management approval, assist with the determination of requirements, priorities and monitoring of progress

• Create project plans and build consensus among diverse sets of stakeholders

• Work within program discipline and develop expertise as the documentation subject matter expert (SME), to expedite revisions, corrections, and changes to previously published documentation

• Meet regularly with client management for status updates

• Work directly with client to develop strategies, programs, systems and tools that enhances the approach in keeping employees safe and secure

• Regularly communicate updates on emerging technologies, solutions and projects that may impact business operations, employees or vendors

• Provide ongoing communication of planning, project status, issues and risks in a timely fashion to internal security teams, cross functional management and executive teams

• Manage performance metrics to evaluate progress and success

• Lead daily operations and directs the implementation of standards, procedures and best practices that ensures a cohesive, consistent and uniformed global program for new builds

• Occassional travel to support events (outside of UK)

• Collaborate closely with a global team, some flexibility in hours require

Skills

• High school diploma or GED

• Related Bachelor's degree

• Great to have: Project Management Certification

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing projects in a security or events setting

• Knowledge and exposure to physical security and global events production

• Vendor management experience

• Ability to effectively communicate and/or drive requirements regarding development and enhancement to those systems/hardware/manufacturers

• Proficient with Google suite of tools

• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organization

• Highly motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding setting

• Ability to quickly learn and master new technology