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 lifecycle 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., 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.