Building and Construction Project Leader

Building & Construction Project Leader
Broughton, UK (Onsite) typically 4.5 days of work
12-month contract (extension possible)
Up to £42 per hour Inside IR35

A Building & Construction Project Leader is required to support a major international aerospace, space and defence organisation, delivering CAPEX-funded construction and building services projects within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

This is a client-side project leadership role, responsible for managing projects from early feasibility and design through to site delivery and final handover. The role requires strong construction project management capability and experience working within secure, compliance-driven facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead building and construction CAPEX projects from feasibility through to handover
• Act as the client-side Project Lead, managing external consultants and contractors
• Set up and manage multi-functional project teams (MFTs)
• Develop and maintain project delivery plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and business cases
• Lead the design and specification of building services, including refurbishment and major plant replacement
• Monitor site activities, contractor performance, quality, cost, and H&S compliance
• Ensure full compliance with internal procedures, technical standards, and regulatory requirements
• Manage professional service work packages and validate delivery outputs
• Produce project reports, cost updates, and technical documentation

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven client-side Project Management experience within building and construction (essential)
• Strong background in construction and building services project delivery (essential)
• Experience delivering refurbishment or small-to-medium CAPEX projects in live environments
• Experience managing external consultants and construction contractors
• Good practical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Knowledge of construction H&S legislation and compliance requirements
• Sustainability project delivery experience (essential)

This role offers the opportunity to deliver critical construction projects within a secure aerospace, space and defence environment, supporting long-term infrastructure and sustainability objectives.

*PS: The Company can’t provide any sponsorship, so only candidates with the existing right to work in the UK will be considered for this role.