Project Construction Leader (CAPEX & Building Services)

Project Manager (CAPEX & Building Services)12 months Possible extensionStevenageThe RoleOpportunity for a Project Manager (CAPEX & Building Services)to take full ownership of CAPEX initiatives from initial feasibility and business case preparation through to design, site monitoring, and final handover.You will be the driving force behind Multi-Functional Project Teams (MFT), leading a diverse group of internal stakeholders and external professionals (Architects, QS, CDM) to deliver high-value refurbishment and plant replacement works within a world-class manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception and feasibility through to detailed design, specification, and site-based execution.
• Set up and motivate Multi-Functional Project Teams, ensuring all internal and external contributors (Contract Managers, Designers, etc.) remain aligned with Airbus procedures.
• Develop detailed briefs for Building Services, including major plant replacement and complex refurbishment within existing live facilities.
• Manage CAPEX business cases from initial approval through to delivery, ensuring strict control over project costs and external Professional Service Work Packages.
• Audit and validate site progress, ensuring absolute adherence to Technical Compliance, Health & Safety (H&S), and ethical standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients, architects, and design team members to ensure technical analysis and reports meet all operational requirements.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Extensive experience in a Senior Project Management role, ideally within a Consultancy or Facilities Management (FM) environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing Capital Investment projects and takingfull life-cycleresponsibility for delivery.
• A strong practical understanding of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) plant, systems, and equipment in relation to design and maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams and external professionals.
• Able to conduct condition surveys, service delivery audits, and prepare complex life cycle plans.
• Skilled in technical analysis and reporting using MS Project, SharePoint, and G Suite.

Qualifications:

• ONC / HNC or equivalent in a Building Engineering Services or design-related discipline.
• Relevant professional membership (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE, IET) is highly preferred.
• Strong Project Manager with construction experienceSMSTS or CCNSG would be usefulNEBOOSH experience useful

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