Building & Construction Project Leader

Portsmouth, Hampshire
Belcan

Belcan Workforce Solutions are seeking a Project Construction Leader on a 12-month contract to join our client’s Defence and Space team in Portsmouth. This is an exciting opportunity to set up and manage Multi-Functional Project Teams.

They are offering 40.00 per hour Umbrella. Inside IR35. The role is hybrid with 3 days per week required on site.

Role Overview

The Project Construction Leader will be responsible for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover.

Role Description

Set-up and manage Multi-Functional Project Teams to deliver projects in accordance with internal requirements and compliance to the companies procedures.

• Lead MFTs through the detailed design of Building Services for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works.
• An awareness of the associated maintenance and operation of engineering services including condition surveys, service delivery audits and preparing plant replacement/life cycle plans would be a distinct advantage.
• Application of industry standard design and calculation software
• Preparation of reports, drawings and specifications
• Project management of suitable projects, excellent communication skills
• Monitoring/ Audit/ Validate progress of Professional Service Work Packages, and works on site and observance of technical compliance and H&S matters

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to lead, motivate and manage a Multi-Functional Project Team (MFT); including external professional staff, i.e. contract managers, client CDM, QS etc.
• Previous experience ideally within FM as in a senior PM role
• Experience in Capital Investment Project management, and project delivery is required.
• ONC / HNC or equivalent in a Building Engineering Services design-related discipline
• Previous experience of Building Engineering Services Refurbishment in existing buildings with particular emphasis on delivering small to medium sized projects
• Ability to develop client brief into construction requirements, including scopes for External Professionals, i.e. architect, structural engineer, systems designers
• A good practical understanding of mechanical and electrical plant, systems and equipment In relation to engineering design, operation and maintenance across a wide range of sectors and building types
• Hold relevant level of professional membership i.e. CIBSE, IMechE, IET

Responsibilities

• Develop, update/manage and monitor a project delivery plan.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Manage CAPEX business cases from preparation through approval to delivery and project close.
• Develop detailed design briefs for Building Services design for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works.
• Skilled and competent in IT tools, able to produce and present documentation, reports, technical analysis, cost reports. Experience in SharePoint / MS Project / G suite highly preferred.
• Preparation of reports, drawings and specifications. Able to prepare and manage project external costs from request through approval to completion

Given the role’s nature, the selected candidate will undergo BPSS clearance before commencing and will subsequently obtain SC clearance.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan