Office Accommodation Project Manager

Location West Sussex
Discipline: Public Sector, Social Housing
Job type: Temporary
Contact name: Tim King

Contact email: tking@karterthomas.co.uk
Job ref: 36849
Published: about 1 month ago
Startdate: 16/11/2025

Location: West Sussex (on-site presence required)
Contract: 2 months
Start Date: Immediate
Rate: Competitive day rate

An ambitious provider of housing on the South Coast is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a significant Centre Remodelling and Change Management Project.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished professional with a proven track record in office relocation and workplace transformation projects, ideally within the public sector. You’ll play a key role in shaping a modern, efficient, and flexible working environment that supports evolving organisational needs and future ways of working.

The Role

As Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale office remodelling project — from design and space planning through to stakeholder engagement, change management, and successful handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Project Delivery: Lead and coordinate all stages of the Centre remodelling and relocation project.

  • Design & Space Planning: Review and adapt office layouts using CAD software to create efficient and collaborative workspaces.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with staff, contractors, and service partners to ensure alignment and effective communication.

  • Change Management: Drive cultural and operational change to embed new ways of working and ensure staff are engaged throughout the transition.

  • Programme & Budget Control: Monitor progress against timelines, costs, and resources, ensuring delivery within agreed parameters.

  • Health, Safety & Compliance: Oversee all activities in line with health and safety requirements and organisational standards.

  • Reporting: Provide clear updates and progress reports to senior leaders and elected members.

About You

You’ll be a hands-on project manager with:

  • Proven experience delivering complex office relocation or workplace remodelling projects, ideally with a background in housing..

  • Proficiency in CAD software and an ability to interpret and adapt office layout designs.

  • Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • A solid understanding of construction, property, and facilities management principles.

  • Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Availability to work on-site as required throughout the duration of the project.