Building & Construction Project Lead

Building Construction Project Leader – Portsmouth

£40 per hour + overtime. Initially 12 months. 1‑stage interview. Mon‑Fri (flexible working hours).

• Lead the team through detailed design of Building Services for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works.
• Maintain awareness of associated maintenance and operation of engineering services including condition surveys, service delivery audits and preparing plant replacement/life cycle plans.
• Apply industry standard design and calculation software.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and other design team members.
• Prepare reports, drawings and specifications.
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Project manage suitable projects, ensuring excellent communication skills.
• Monitor, audit and validate progress of professional service work packages and works on site, ensuring technical compliance and H&S matters.

• Experience in Capital Investment Project management and delivery.
• Previous experience in Building Engineering Services refurbishment in existing buildings with an emphasis on small to medium sized projects.
• Demonstrable experience taking projects from inception and feasibility, through design and specification to site monitoring and handover.
• Ability to develop client briefs into construction requirements, including scopes for external professionals such as architects, structural engineers and systems designers.
• Good practical understanding of mechanical and electrical plants, systems and equipment in relation to engineering design, operation and maintenance across a wide range of sectors and building types.

Competitive hourly rate plus overtime. Flexible working hours. Opportunity to lead CAPEX projects from inception to handover.