Project Manager – Terminal Development

Terminal Development Project Manager – South Yorkshire 
£550 – £650 Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Full Time – 40 Hours per week
18 Month Initial Contract

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Terminal Development Project Manager to support a major airport redevelopment programme. This role will focus on the refurbishment of a full terminal level alongside additional modifications across multiple floors, playing a key part in bringing the airport back into full operational use.

This is a high-profile position within a complex, regulated environment, requiring strong experience in live or operational settings, with a particular emphasis on security compliance, passenger flow, and commercial improvements.

You will be responsible for delivering projects that directly impact airport operations, ensuring minimal disruption while maintaining safety, compliance, and efficiency at all times.

Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of terminal development projects, including:
Aviation security infrastructure and screening facilities
Passenger search and processing areas
Terminal reconfiguration works
Retail fit-outs and commercial improvements
Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from business case and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover
Ensure compliance with aviation security regulations, statutory requirements, and airport operational standards
Coordinate works within a live/operational environment, carefully managing phasing and temporary arrangements
Work closely with Security, Operations, Commercial, Retail, and Compliance teams to ensure safe and effective delivery
Act as client-side lead, managing contractors, consultants, and specialist suppliers
Oversee project budgets, programmes, risks, and change control processes
Provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders within a matrix management structure
Support audits, approvals, and regulatory assurance activitiesRequirements Essential

Proven experience delivering projects within airports or highly regulated environments
Strong understanding of terminal operations and safety-critical project delivery
Demonstrable experience managing projects in live operational environments
Proficient in project management software such as MS Project or P6
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong capability across programme, cost, risk, and change management
Qualified Project Manager (APM, RICS, or equivalent)Desirable

Experience delivering aviation security infrastructure or screening facilities
Background in retail or commercial fit-out projects within transport hubs
Knowledge of aviation security and regulatory frameworks
Experience delivering phased works in constrained environmentsAdditional Information
Based on-site 3–4 days per week, with some hybrid flexibility
Standard hours Monday to Friday (9am – 5pm)
Reporting directly into senior leadership with multiple stakeholder interfacesContact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed)
or via email at (url removed)