Project Manager – Building and Construction in Belfast, County Antrim

Overview

Our client has an opportunity for a Building and Construction Project Manager to join them on a contract for 12 months with possible extension. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong client-side construction project management experience, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and enjoys leading projects from initial concept through to successful handover.

Role: Building and Construction Project Manager

Location: Belfast — fully onsite

Hours: 36 per week

Clearance: BPSS required before starting

Hourly Rate: £40.44 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

Responsibilities

• Lead client-side construction projects from feasibility and design through to completion and handover.
• Provide clear leadership and direction to ensure all stakeholders and multi-functional project teams (internal and external) are aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project delivery plans, CAPEX business cases, and risk/opportunity registers.
• Manage budgets, control expenditure, and ensure resources are used efficiently.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, compliant, and up to date.
• Maintain strong health and safety standards throughout all project activities.
• Identify and manage risks, escalate issues where necessary, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Build positive working relationships across internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable project management experience within the construction sector.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to translate client briefs into robust construction requirements, including scopes of work for external professionals.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems, their design, operation and lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of the full construction lifecycle and processes.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of providing strong leadership.
• Collaborative team player who can integrate effectively into an established project management team.
• Essential: Education in Construction/Building Services (BSc/HND) or equivalent experience.
• Hold relevant professional membership such as CIBSE, IMechE, IET.
• Competence with IT and project tools such as MS Project and G Suite.

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