Building & Construction Project Leader

MERITUS are recruiting for a Building & Construction Project Leader to join our client on an initial 12 month contract to support exciting developments with our major aerospace client.

PROJECT LEADER - INSIDE IR35 - £42 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - CLIENT SIDE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage Multi-Functional Project Teams (MFTs) in the successful delivery of building services projects. This includes major plant replacement, refurbishment works, and various small to medium-sized developments across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and lead MFTs to deliver building services projects in accordance with internal standards, governance, and regulatory compliance.

• Oversee detailed design phases, ensuring alignment with technical, operational, and maintenance requirements.

• Apply industry-standard design and calculation software to produce high-quality deliverables.

• Conduct condition surveys, service audits, and contribute to plant replacement/life cycle planning.

• Liaise effectively with clients, architects, and external consultants.

• Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact.

• Manage projects through all life cycle stages-from feasibility and design through implementation, site monitoring, and handover.

• Monitor and validate the delivery of professional service work packages and on-site installation works, ensuring compliance with technical and health & safety requirements.

Skills & Attributes:

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams.

• Background in Facilities Management or related field, ideally in a senior project management role.

• Experience in capital investment project delivery, including project planning, execution, and closure.

• ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in a Building Services Engineering or related discipline.

• Strong experience in refurbishment and plant replacement projects, particularly within existing buildings.

• Proficient in developing construction briefs and managing scopes for external professionals (eg, architects, engineers).

• Broad knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems, from design through to operation and maintenance.

• Familiarity with working in a consultancy or client-side environment.

• Membership in a relevant professional body (eg, CIBSE, IMechE, IET) preferred.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Commitment to health, safety, security, and ethical compliance in line with company policy.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and monitor project delivery plans.

• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.

• Prepare and oversee CAPEX business cases, including financial tracking and stakeholder approval.

• Define detailed briefs for design consultants, ensuring alignment with technical and project goals.

• Produce high-quality documentation and technical analyses; proficiency with MS Project, SharePoint, G Suite, or similar platforms is highly desirable.

• Manage project budgets and external supplier costs from request to completion.

• Ensure high standards of on-site compliance, technical delivery, and health & safety during construction and installation works.