Building & Construction Project Leader

Company: Meritus
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Location: Flintshire
Job Description:

MERITUS are recruiting for a Building & Construction Project Leader to join our client in Broughton, Flintshire on an initial 12 month deal. MUST HAVE SUSTAINABILITY EXPERIENCE.

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LEADER – INSIDE IR35 – 40 PER HOUR – BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE – 12 MONTHS – SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS – SUSTAINABILITY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The Project Construction Leader is responsible for leading CAPEX construction projects from initial feasibility through design, delivery, and final handover. The role involves managing multi-functional teams, coordinating external consultants, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and to budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-functional project teams and external consultants to deliver building services and refurbishment projects.

  • Manage projects from inception and feasibility through design, specification, site delivery, and handover.

  • Develop project delivery plans, manage risks and opportunities, and oversee CAPEX business cases through approval and close-out.

  • Oversee detailed building services design, including plant replacement and refurbishment works.

  • Monitor professional service work packages and on-site works, ensuring technical compliance and H&S standards.

  • Liaise with clients, architects, and design teams; prepare reports, drawings, specifications, and cost documentation.

  • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

  • Ensure compliance with company safety, security, and ethical requirements.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams on capital investment projects.

  • Background in facilities management, consultancy, or senior project management roles.

  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services, including operation, maintenance, and lifecycle planning.

  • Experience delivering small to medium refurbishment projects in existing buildings.

  • Ability to translate client briefs into clear construction scopes and consultant requirements.

  • Proficient with industry design tools and project management software (e.g. MS Project, SharePoint, G Suite).

  • ONC/HNC (or equivalent) in Building Services or related engineering discipline.

  • Professional membership (e.g. CIBSE, IMechE, IET) desirable.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Posted: April 7th, 2026