Project Manager in London, East Of England

New Job Opportunity - Baggage Project Manager - 12 Month Contract

Our Client has a requirement for a Project Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in London.

Location: London, Stansted 2 to 3 days required

Contract length: 12 months duration

Vetting: Ideally CTC and Airside pass

Essential Qualifications: NEC contract management expertise, proven aviation sector experience, and a track record in delivering complex baggage systems

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with strong NEC contract management expertise, proven aviation sector experience, and a track record in delivering complex baggage systems.

This role will lead a multidisciplinary team including commercial, PMO, and project engineering, while managing key stakeholder relationships to ensure operational impacts are agreed and works are delivered seamlessly in a live airport environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the phased delivery of the Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) system, managing integrated programmes across baggage contracts, enabling works, X-ray suppliers, and multiple interfaces to achieve design sign-off, on-site delivery, and handover.
• Overseeing the Carousel MUP extension and ensuring successful delivery through the baggage contractor.
• Managing the installation of 42 new shoreline check-in desks during critical winter work periods, negotiating and administering NEC contracts for front-of-house and baggage systems, and coordinating design approval, commissioning, and handover.
• Delivering kiosk relocations to facilitate shoreline works.
• Coordinating future international baggage reclaim requirements aligned with terminal expansion plans for 2029.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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