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 key role is 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
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
#J-18808-Ljbffr