Project, Delivery and Programme Management

Job Title: Senior Planner Rate: £49.95 per hour Inside IR35 Working hours: 37 hours per week Location: Burghfield - onsite Contract Type: 18 months + Ext Start Date: ASAP Clearance: Active DV ClearanceJob Purpose - Senior Planner To support delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the programme and business teams. Key Responsibilities - Senior Planner:Creation of the Work breakdown structure, Resource loading, Project level IMS (Integrated Master Schedule), and Project-specific basis of scheduling documents.Input into the month-end process including updating schedule progress. (EV percentage complete), undertaking schedule forecasting, updating milestone status and critical path analysis, and Undertaking schedule performance review including EV variance analysis. (SPI)Providing Planning input to Investment approval and Change Control process, Risk and Opportunity process and Peer reviews.Production of Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with the appropriate procedures and guidelines.Proposing solutions and workarounds to address schedule performance issues.Ensuring understanding of responsibilities and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with the Company's environmental, health, safety, security, quality and ethics standards Essential Skills & Experience - Senior Planner:P6 PrimaveraAdaptableStrong stakeholder management at all levelsYou need to understand planning and have experience delivering a project utilising the following: - network logic, float paths, WBS/CBS creation, possibly EVM, resource levelling, monthly update cycle, change control, What-If, fragnets etcGood IT skills, including Excel as a mustIf you are interested in the role of Senior Planner, please apply in the immediate instance. Senior Planner, Project Planner, Senior Project Planner

Job title: Junior Project Manager Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 + Benefits Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Working style: Hybrid Start date: ASAPWe are currently working with a rapidly growing Managed Service Provider / Telecoms provider who are looking to bring in a Junior Project Manager. The Junior Project Manager will be joining a highly supportive organisation that is happy to sponsor certifications such as PRINCE2, Agile or other technical qualifications. The successful Junior Project Manager does not need prior project management experience, as long as they possess strong knowledge and understanding of the telecoms sector and be highly process-driven. The Junior Project Manager will be involved in the end-to-end delivery of Telecoms projects, engage with internal and external stakeholders, carry out procurement, risk management, resource management and quality assurance tasks. Essential skills - Junior Project Manager:A strong desire to pursue a career in Project ManagementExcellent communication skillsProcess drivenPrevious stakeholder and customer engagementAttention to detail Desirable - Junior Project Manager:Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Word, ExcelProject management tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana or TrelloAny relevant qualifications If you are interested in this is a great opportunity for where you will have the chance to progress your career and gain an abundance of project experience then please apply with your most up to date CV.

Job Title: Ecologist Location: Salisbury (Full time on-site) Contract Type: 3-Month Contract Pay Rate: Up to £527/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: InsideOverview: Involved Solutions is currently recruiting for a specialist Ecologist to support a central Government agency. The Ecologist role focuses on ensuring legal, environmental and conservation obligations are met, particularly concerning the protection of a nationally significant Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).The role of Ecologist offers a unique opportunity to influence conservation and environmental strategy within a government site, supporting both ecological preservation and operational trial activity.Ecologist - Key Responsibilities:Deliver and manage the Stone Curlew Conservation Project, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements relating to protected species and habitats.Maintain and report on the favourable status of the SSSI, Special Protection Area (SPA), and Special Area of Conservation (SAC),Provide authoritative ecological advice to support operations and infrastructure development, balancing environmental stewardship with strategic objectives.Act as liaison with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), Natural England, and other regulatory bodies.Maintain and manage conservation datasets using tools such as Recorder 2006; produce and periodically review Business and Ecological Plans.Fulfil Site Manager responsibilities for the Environmental Change Network (ECN) project.Support risk assessment and sustainability appraisals through expert input and robust data analysis.Contribute to internal and external communications on ecological and conservation matters in line with protocols.Ecologist - Essential Skills & Experience:Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or Environmental Science.Demonstrable knowledge of central government environmental procedures and compliance frameworks.Proven experience managing protected sites (SSSI, SAC, SPA) in line with UK environmental legislation.Comprehensive understanding of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, and the Environment Act 2021.Practical knowledge of rural estate and conservation land management practices.Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators.Strong written and verbal communication skills; proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.Ecologist - Desirable:City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Agricultural, Forestry, or Land Management.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.How to Apply: To express interest in this role, please submit your CV.

Scaled Agile Project Manager - £650 per day - ContractDuration: 6 monthsRate: £650 per dayLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideA leading Government institution are seeking a Scaled Agile Project Manager, to undertake an initial 6-month contract role.Key Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesDrive adoption of industry best practice agile delivery, designing and implementing the programme agile delivery structure.Facilitate coordination across all programme Agile teams, ensuring dependencies are identified and managed.Take responsibility of the Programme Backlog, leading it through the Business Design Authority prioritisation.Act as a bridge between stakeholders, Programme Leadership, and Agile teams.Monitor programme progress, resolving challenges, and escalating risks as needed.Ensure milestones, timelines, and deliverables align with organisational priorities.Foster collaboration, accountability, and value-driven outcomesQualifications:Ideally SAFe / Agile PM certifiedExperience of The Government Functional Project Delivery Standard an advantageManagement and delivery of transformation and data integration If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

ServiceNow Project Manager - SC Cleared - ContractIR35: OutsideRate: Up to £465 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid / Milton KeynesThe role:A leading Government Institution are seeking a Senior Project Manager, with extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity, ServiceNow platforms.The delivery is centred around delivering an upper tier hosting product with several customer funded delivery projects as dependenciesExperience Requirements:Extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity, ServiceNow or other ITSM platformsDemonstrable significant experience of planning, monitoring and controlling projects using PRINCE2, APM or other PM related methodologiesSignificant experience in managing project budgets from a supplier perspectiveProven track record of successfully delivering multiple simultaneous projects within agreed timescales and budgetsA Customer centric approach with demonstrable ability to manage and influence customer's and key stakeholders expectationsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss further

Project Manager - ServiceNow - SC Cleared - Outside IR35IR35: OutsideRate: Up to £465 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Remote with up to 3 days per week in Milton KeynesThe role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Senior Project Manager, with extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity, ServiceNow platforms.The delivery is centred around delivering an upper tier hosting product with several customer funded delivery projects as dependenciesExperience Requirements:Extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity, ServiceNow or other ITSM platformsDemonstrable significant experience of planning, monitoring and controlling projects using PRINCE2, APM or other PM related methodologiesSignificant experience in managing project budgets from a supplier perspectiveProven track record of successfully delivering multiple simultaneous projects within agreed timescales and budgetsA Customer centric approach with demonstrable ability to manage and influence customer's and key stakeholders expectationsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss further

Senior Project Manager - SC Cleared - Outside IR35IR35: OutsideRate: Up to £500 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid / Milton KeynesThe role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Senior Project Manager, with extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity, IT Projects.Experience Requirements:Extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity IT platforms.Demonstrable significant experience of planning, monitoring and controlling projects using PRINCE2, APM or other PM related methodologiesSignificant experience in managing project budgets from a supplier perspectiveProven track record of successfully delivering multiple simultaneous projects within agreed timescales and budgetsA Customer centric approach with demonstrable ability to manage and influence customer's and key stakeholders' expectationsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss further

Job Title: EPR Transformation and Adoption Project Manager Location: Norwich - Hybrid Day Rate: £285.00 per day inside IR35 Department: Digital Health (EPR)Duration: 3 months - high possibilities of extensionsWorking hours: between 8:00am - 6:00pm - 7.5 hours About the EPR Transformation and Adoption Project Manager role:You will play a critical role in leading the implementation of an integrated Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system across multiple healthcare organisations. Working alongside operational, clinical and digital health teams, you will oversee sub-projects in areas like benefits realisation, organisational readiness, end-user training and workforce support. This role demands excellent leadership and project management skills to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of key programme milestones. You will actively champion cultural and behavioural change while promoting innovative practices for patient care improvement. Key Skills for the EPR Transformation and Adoption Project Manager:Demonstrable experience managing large-scale digital transformation projects in healthcare, particularly EPR systems.Expertise in project governance, risk management, and delivering measurable benefits.Strong leadership and change management skills to influence diverse teams and foster adoption of new systems.Advanced ability to interpret complex data, develop strategies, and present information to varied stakeholders.Solid understanding of technical and operational environments, including digital health policies, data analysis, and process design.Proficiency in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration to drive transformation across multidisciplinary teams.Knowledge of NHS Digital deliverables and national modernisation strategies.Desirable for the EPR Transformation and Adoption Project Manager:Accredited project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent.Familiarity with ITIL principles and service management practices.Experience with procurement processes, contract evaluation and policy development. If you are interested in this EPR Transformation and Adoption Project Manager contract then please apply with a copy of your CV and I will be in touch to talk through the role in more detail.

Service Relationship Manager - SC Cleared - Outside IR35Duration: 6 months (extendable)Location: Hybrid, up to 3 days per week in Milton KeynesIR35: OutsideRate: £410 per dayThe role:A leading central Government Department are seeking skilled Service Managers/Service Relationship Manager, to support their delivery of Technology and Operations services to internal and external customers.This role would suit those who have prior Government experience, will excellent stakeholder engagement skills, who have an understanding of Service Delivery (ITIL).Experience Requirements:Experience of relationship management- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to forge working relationships with diverse customers and colleagues.ITIL and Agile Foundation levelUnderstanding of service delivery across the whole life of service deliveryMust be able to articulate service management and support requirementsExperience of financial analysis and costingAbility to work as part of team- emotional intelligence and empathyStrong numerical and analytical skills- experience of managing projects, contracts and peopleResponsibilities:Support the delivery of Technology and Operations services to internal and external customers, delivering of high-quality service delivery and solution management.Understand the functional and non-functional requirements of the customer opportunity and ensure they are within the technical capability and capacityDeliver high quality proposals that meet customers' needs and expectations at an acceptable level of risk, ensuring that all solutions to the customer are timely, commercially viable, align with the strategic roadmap and carry an agreed and defined level of riskIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Job Title: Senior Planner Rate: £49.95 per hour Inside IR35 Working hours: 37 hours per week Location: Burghfield - onsite Contract Type: 18 months + Ext Start Date: ASAP Clearance: Active DV ClearanceJob Purpose - Senior Planner To support delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the programme and business teams. Key Responsibilities - Senior Planner:Creation of the Work breakdown structure, Resource loading, Project level IMS (Integrated Master Schedule), and Project-specific basis of scheduling documents.Input into the month-end process including updating schedule progress. (EV percentage complete), undertaking schedule forecasting, updating milestone status and critical path analysis, and Undertaking schedule performance review including EV variance analysis. (SPI)Providing Planning input to Investment approval and Change Control process, Risk and Opportunity process and Peer reviews.Production of Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with the appropriate procedures and guidelines.Proposing solutions and workarounds to address schedule performance issues.Ensuring understanding of responsibilities and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with the Company's environmental, health, safety, security, quality and ethics standards Essential Skills & Experience - Senior Planner:P6 PrimaveraAdaptableStrong stakeholder management at all levelsYou need to understand planning and have experience delivering a project utilising the following: - network logic, float paths, WBS/CBS creation, possibly EVM, resource levelling, monthly update cycle, change control, What-If, fragnets etcGood IT skills, including Excel as a mustIf you are interested in the role of Senior Planner, please apply in the immediate instance. Senior Planner, Project Planner, Senior Project Planner

Job title: Junior Project Manager Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 + Benefits Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Working style: Hybrid Start date: ASAPWe are currently working with a rapidly growing Managed Service Provider / Telecoms provider who are looking to bring in a Junior Project Manager. The Junior Project Manager will be joining a highly supportive organisation that is happy to sponsor certifications such as PRINCE2, Agile or other technical qualifications. The successful Junior Project Manager does not need prior project management experience, as long as they possess strong knowledge and understanding of the telecoms sector and be highly process-driven. The Junior Project Manager will be involved in the end-to-end delivery of Telecoms projects, engage with internal and external stakeholders, carry out procurement, risk management, resource management and quality assurance tasks. Essential skills - Junior Project Manager:A strong desire to pursue a career in Project ManagementExcellent communication skillsProcess drivenPrevious stakeholder and customer engagementAttention to detail Desirable - Junior Project Manager:Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Word, ExcelProject management tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana or TrelloAny relevant qualifications If you are interested in this is a great opportunity for where you will have the chance to progress your career and gain an abundance of project experience then please apply with your most up to date CV.

Job Title: Ecologist Location: Salisbury (Full time on-site) Contract Type: 3-Month Contract Pay Rate: Up to £527/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: InsideOverview: Involved Solutions is currently recruiting for a specialist Ecologist to support a central Government agency. The Ecologist role focuses on ensuring legal, environmental and conservation obligations are met, particularly concerning the protection of a nationally significant Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).The role of Ecologist offers a unique opportunity to influence conservation and environmental strategy within a government site, supporting both ecological preservation and operational trial activity.Ecologist - Key Responsibilities:Deliver and manage the Stone Curlew Conservation Project, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements relating to protected species and habitats.Maintain and report on the favourable status of the SSSI, Special Protection Area (SPA), and Special Area of Conservation (SAC),Provide authoritative ecological advice to support operations and infrastructure development, balancing environmental stewardship with strategic objectives.Act as liaison with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), Natural England, and other regulatory bodies.Maintain and manage conservation datasets using tools such as Recorder 2006; produce and periodically review Business and Ecological Plans.Fulfil Site Manager responsibilities for the Environmental Change Network (ECN) project.Support risk assessment and sustainability appraisals through expert input and robust data analysis.Contribute to internal and external communications on ecological and conservation matters in line with protocols.Ecologist - Essential Skills & Experience:Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or Environmental Science.Demonstrable knowledge of central government environmental procedures and compliance frameworks.Proven experience managing protected sites (SSSI, SAC, SPA) in line with UK environmental legislation.Comprehensive understanding of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, and the Environment Act 2021.Practical knowledge of rural estate and conservation land management practices.Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators.Strong written and verbal communication skills; proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.Ecologist - Desirable:City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Agricultural, Forestry, or Land Management.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.How to Apply: To express interest in this role, please submit your CV.

Scaled Agile Project Manager - £650 per day - ContractDuration: 6 monthsRate: £650 per dayLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideA leading Government institution are seeking a Scaled Agile Project Manager, to undertake an initial 6-month contract role.Key Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesDrive adoption of industry best practice agile delivery, designing and implementing the programme agile delivery structure.Facilitate coordination across all programme Agile teams, ensuring dependencies are identified and managed.Take responsibility of the Programme Backlog, leading it through the Business Design Authority prioritisation.Act as a bridge between stakeholders, Programme Leadership, and Agile teams.Monitor programme progress, resolving challenges, and escalating risks as needed.Ensure milestones, timelines, and deliverables align with organisational priorities.Foster collaboration, accountability, and value-driven outcomesQualifications:Ideally SAFe / Agile PM certifiedExperience of The Government Functional Project Delivery Standard an advantageManagement and delivery of transformation and data integration If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

ServiceNow Project Manager - SC Cleared - ContractIR35: OutsideRate: Up to £465 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid / Milton KeynesThe role:A leading Government Institution are seeking a Senior Project Manager, with extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity, ServiceNow platforms.The delivery is centred around delivering an upper tier hosting product with several customer funded delivery projects as dependenciesExperience Requirements:Extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity, ServiceNow or other ITSM platformsDemonstrable significant experience of planning, monitoring and controlling projects using PRINCE2, APM or other PM related methodologiesSignificant experience in managing project budgets from a supplier perspectiveProven track record of successfully delivering multiple simultaneous projects within agreed timescales and budgetsA Customer centric approach with demonstrable ability to manage and influence customer's and key stakeholders expectationsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss further

Project Manager - ServiceNow - SC Cleared - Outside IR35IR35: OutsideRate: Up to £465 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Remote with up to 3 days per week in Milton KeynesThe role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Senior Project Manager, with extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity, ServiceNow platforms.The delivery is centred around delivering an upper tier hosting product with several customer funded delivery projects as dependenciesExperience Requirements:Extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity, ServiceNow or other ITSM platformsDemonstrable significant experience of planning, monitoring and controlling projects using PRINCE2, APM or other PM related methodologiesSignificant experience in managing project budgets from a supplier perspectiveProven track record of successfully delivering multiple simultaneous projects within agreed timescales and budgetsA Customer centric approach with demonstrable ability to manage and influence customer's and key stakeholders expectationsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss further

Senior Project Manager - SC Cleared - Outside IR35IR35: OutsideRate: Up to £500 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid / Milton KeynesThe role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Senior Project Manager, with extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity, IT Projects.Experience Requirements:Extensive experience in planning and delivering medium complexity IT platforms.Demonstrable significant experience of planning, monitoring and controlling projects using PRINCE2, APM or other PM related methodologiesSignificant experience in managing project budgets from a supplier perspectiveProven track record of successfully delivering multiple simultaneous projects within agreed timescales and budgetsA Customer centric approach with demonstrable ability to manage and influence customer's and key stakeholders' expectationsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss further

Job Title: EPR Transformation and Adoption Project Manager Location: Norwich - Hybrid Day Rate: £285.00 per day inside IR35 Department: Digital Health (EPR)Duration: 3 months - high possibilities of extensionsWorking hours: between 8:00am - 6:00pm - 7.5 hours About the EPR Transformation and Adoption Project Manager role:You will play a critical role in leading the implementation of an integrated Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system across multiple healthcare organisations. Working alongside operational, clinical and digital health teams, you will oversee sub-projects in areas like benefits realisation, organisational readiness, end-user training and workforce support. This role demands excellent leadership and project management skills to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of key programme milestones. You will actively champion cultural and behavioural change while promoting innovative practices for patient care improvement. Key Skills for the EPR Transformation and Adoption Project Manager:Demonstrable experience managing large-scale digital transformation projects in healthcare, particularly EPR systems.Expertise in project governance, risk management, and delivering measurable benefits.Strong leadership and change management skills to influence diverse teams and foster adoption of new systems.Advanced ability to interpret complex data, develop strategies, and present information to varied stakeholders.Solid understanding of technical and operational environments, including digital health policies, data analysis, and process design.Proficiency in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration to drive transformation across multidisciplinary teams.Knowledge of NHS Digital deliverables and national modernisation strategies.Desirable for the EPR Transformation and Adoption Project Manager:Accredited project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent.Familiarity with ITIL principles and service management practices.Experience with procurement processes, contract evaluation and policy development. If you are interested in this EPR Transformation and Adoption Project Manager contract then please apply with a copy of your CV and I will be in touch to talk through the role in more detail.

Service Relationship Manager - SC Cleared - Outside IR35Duration: 6 months (extendable)Location: Hybrid, up to 3 days per week in Milton KeynesIR35: OutsideRate: £410 per dayThe role:A leading central Government Department are seeking skilled Service Managers/Service Relationship Manager, to support their delivery of Technology and Operations services to internal and external customers.This role would suit those who have prior Government experience, will excellent stakeholder engagement skills, who have an understanding of Service Delivery (ITIL).Experience Requirements:Experience of relationship management- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to forge working relationships with diverse customers and colleagues.ITIL and Agile Foundation levelUnderstanding of service delivery across the whole life of service deliveryMust be able to articulate service management and support requirementsExperience of financial analysis and costingAbility to work as part of team- emotional intelligence and empathyStrong numerical and analytical skills- experience of managing projects, contracts and peopleResponsibilities:Support the delivery of Technology and Operations services to internal and external customers, delivering of high-quality service delivery and solution management.Understand the functional and non-functional requirements of the customer opportunity and ensure they are within the technical capability and capacityDeliver high quality proposals that meet customers' needs and expectations at an acceptable level of risk, ensuring that all solutions to the customer are timely, commercially viable, align with the strategic roadmap and carry an agreed and defined level of riskIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.