Building and Construction Project Lead

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Building and Construction Project Lead in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will manage CAPEX projects and lead Multi-Functional Teams while working in a hybrid model. Responsibilities include client liaison, project management, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in managing building services projects and possess an ONC/HNC in Building Engineering Services.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing CAPEX projects from inception to final handover.
• Strong background in Building Services refurbishment.
• Ability to develop detailed project briefs and manage external costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Multi-Functional Project Teams to deliver projects.
• Monitor and validate progress of project work packages.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership of Multi-Functional Project Teams

Capital Investment Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Compliance Monitoring

Education

ONC / HNC in Building Engineering Services

Tools

SharePoint

MS Project

G Suite

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Building and Construction Project Lead, Portsmouth

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Client:

Morson Talent

Location:

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a market leading Aerospace organisation to recruit a Building & Construction Project Lead for an initial 12 month contract. There is a rate of £30.23 PAYE per hour or £40 Umbrella per hour on offer for the successful candidate. The role would offer a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days a week on site in Portsmouth and 2 days from home.

Please find the job spec. below:

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 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
• Liaising with clients, architects and other design team members.
• Preparation of reports, drawings and specifications
• Developing and maintaining excellent client relationships.
• 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
• Demonstrable experience of taking projects from inception and feasibility, through design and specification to site monitoring and handover.
• 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
• Previous experience working within a consultancy environment.
• Hold relevant level of professional membership i.e. CIBSE, IMechE, IET
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Responsible for assuring safety, security and ethical compliance i.a.w. company requirements
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.
• Application of industry standard design and software
• Liaising with clients, architects and other design team members.
• Preparation of reports, drawings and specifications. Able to prepare and manage project external costs from request through approval to completion
• Developing and maintaining excellent client relationships.
• Project management of suitable projects
• Monitoring of installation works on site and observance of technical compliance and H&S matters.

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