Building and Construction Project Lead

Building & Construction Project Leader

Location:

UK (site‑based with some flexibility)
Type:
Contract
Sector:
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

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan