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Building & Construction Project Leader\n\nLocation: UK (site‑based with some flexibility)\nType: Permanent\nSector: Facilities Management / Building Services / Capital Projects\n\nPay Rate: £40.00 per hour Umbrella or £30.23 Per hour PAYE\n\nContract: Inside: IR35 12 Month contract\n\nThe Role\n\nWe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and manage CAPEX projects from inception, feasibility, and business case development through design, construction, and final handover\nEstablish, motivate, and manage Multi‑Functional Project Teams (MFTs), including external consultants, architects, engineers, QS and CDM advisors\nDevelop, maintain, and monitor project delivery plans, budgets, schedules, and risk registers\nLead the detailed design and specification of Building Services, including major M&E plant replacement and refurbishment works\nTranslate client briefs into construction scopes and design briefs for external professional teams\nMonitor and audit professional service work packages and installation works on site\nEnsure full compliance with technical standards, H&S, CDM regulations, and company procedures\nManage external project costs from approval through to completion\nPrepare high‑quality reports, technical documentation, specifications, and cost analyses\nBuild and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders \n\nSkills & Experience\n\nEssential\n\nProven experience delivering capital investment construction projects in a senior Project Manager or Project Leader role\nStrong background in Building Engineering Services (mechanical and electrical)\nDemonstrable experience delivering small to medium‑scale refurbishment projects within existing buildings\nFull project lifecycle experience: feasibility, design, specification, site delivery, and handover\nAbility to lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams\nSound understanding of H&S, CDM, and technical compliance\nExcellent stakeholder communication and leadership skillsDesirable\n\nExperience working within Facilities Management and/or a consultancy environment\nKnowledge of plant condition surveys, service audits, and lifecycle planning\nProficiency with industry‑standard design and calculation software\nStrong IT capability, including SharePoint, MS Project, and Google Workspace \n\nQualifications\n\nONC / HNC or equivalent in Building Services Engineering or related discipline\nProfessional membership (or working towards), such as CIBSE, IMechE, or IET \n\nThis vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

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