Building & Construction Project Leader

Location: UK (site-based with some flexibility)Type: PermanentSector: 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

Submit your application today to be considered.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan