Taking on another project for existing client

[thunderlizard]

My approach would not be to amend the existing schedule, but get a new one drawn up separately for the new project. So that during the overlap, you're working on 2 schedules to the same contract.

[northernladuk]

My approach would not be to amend the existing schedule, but get a new one drawn up separately for the new project. So that during the overlap, you're working on 2 schedules to the same contract.

Hmmm, must admit I didn't read the bit about working on both at the same time. Not liking that bit. Finishing one and then starting another would be pretty easy to argue, original work done. Free for new work and start again. Handing one over so you can start the first definitely sounds like D&C as BB mentioned. You are being directed to finish one and hand over early to start the next for the same client. Not a killer I don't think but now BB mentioned it it does smell a bit.

If that is the case then Thunders approach seems best to me. If you amend the existing one you are making it fit the clients direction.

[meanttobeworking]

You are being directed to finish one and hand over early to start the next for the same client.

Just to clarify - I'm not being directed to finish one early so I can take another one on... The first one is due to finish mid-December in any case. Another hiring manager heard that I was becoming available and asked that I take on some work for his team as he was already on the lookout for a contractor. If all there was to worry about in the world was IR35, ideally I'd continue to to project A until the existing finish date, and then start project B. In reality, the handover for project A will extend a little bit past the original end date, to make space for taking on project B - hence the need for reflecting this transition period in some way in the paperwork.

I'm respectful of both your views, and keen to make sure I remain as covered as possible from risk (which is why I'm asking in the first place), but I don't want to cut my nose off to spite my face here by turning down extra work. I don't see there being MOO (I'm not obliged to take the work, and they're not obliged to offer it), and no D&C (they are not curtailing my involvement in the existing project so I can take on the new one, merely allowing a slightly longer time for handover, largely because the permie I'm handing over to so he can take on the business as usual tasks needs more time to absorb things).

Any further comments? Thanks for input to date!