Building & Construction Project Leader
Location: UK (site‑based with some flexibility)
Type: Permanent
Sector: Facilities Management / Building Services / Capital Projects
Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour Umbrella or £30.23 Per hour PAYE
Contract: Inside: IR35 12 Month contract
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Building & Construction Project Leader to lead the delivery of CAPEX building services projects from feasibility through to handover. This is a key role responsible for managing multi‑functional project teams and delivering mechanical and electrical refurbishment and plant replacement projects within live operational environments.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and to budget, while maintaining excellent client relationships and adhering to internal governance and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage CAPEX projects from inception, feasibility, and business case development through design, construction, and final handover
- Establish, motivate, and manage Multi‑Functional Project Teams (MFTs), including external consultants, architects, engineers, QS and CDM advisors
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project delivery plans, budgets, schedules, and risk registers
- Lead the detailed design and specification of Building Services, including major M&E plant replacement and refurbishment works
- Translate client briefs into construction scopes and design briefs for external professional teams
- Monitor and audit professional service work packages and installation works on site
- Ensure full compliance with technical standards, H&S, CDM regulations, and company procedures
- Manage external project costs from approval through to completion
- Prepare high‑quality reports, technical documentation, specifications, and cost analyses
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience delivering capital investment construction projects in a senior Project Manager or Project Leader role
- Strong background in Building Engineering Services (mechanical and electrical)
- Demonstrable experience delivering small to medium‑scale refurbishment projects within existing buildings
- Full project lifecycle experience: feasibility, design, specification, site delivery, and handover
- Ability to lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams
- Sound understanding of H&S, CDM, and technical compliance
- Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience working within Facilities Management and/or a consultancy environment
- Knowledge of plant condition surveys, service audits, and lifecycle planning
- Proficiency with industry‑standard design and calculation software
- Strong IT capability, including SharePoint, MS Project, and Google Workspace
Qualifications
- ONC / HNC or equivalent in Building Services Engineering or related discipline
- Professional membership (or working towards), such as CIBSE, IMechE, or IET
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