Building & Construction Project Manager

Airbus; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global in Belfast is seeking an experienced Building & Construction Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of high‑value, site‑based construction projects. This client‑side role offers ownership from feasibility through handover in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll work with internal teams and external partners to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery, while driving budgets and adherence to milestones on a 12‑month contract with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Experience managing client-side construction projects.
• Understanding of the full construction lifecycle.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Translate client briefs into construction scopes.
• Strong health and safety knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of construction projects.
• Develop and manage delivery plans and CAPEX cases.
• Direct multi-disciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
• Control budgets and resources.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Health & safety knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Construction or Building Services qualification

Professional membership (CIBSE, IMechE, IET)

Tools

MS Project

Google Workspace

Job description

Building & Construction Project Manager

Location: Belfast

Contract: 12‑month contract (high likelihood of extension)

Working pattern: Full‑time, on‑site | 36 hours per week (4.5 days)

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Building & Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of high‑value, site‑based construction projects in Belfast. This is a client‑side role, ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects from early concept through to successful handover, while working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards—working closely with internal teams, external partners and senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll be doing

As a Building & Construction Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of construction projects, including:

• Leading client‑side construction projects from feasibility and design through to completion and handover
• Developing and managing project delivery plans, CAPEX business cases, and risk & opportunity registers
• Providing clear leadership and direction to multi‑disciplinary project teams and stakeholders
• Managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring resources are used effectively
• Ensuring all project documentation is accurate, compliant and kept up to date
• Maintaining strong health & safety standards across all project activities
• Identifying, managing and mitigating project risks, escalating issues where required
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external partners

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from professionals who bring strong client‑side construction experience and a collaborative leadership style. You’ll ideally have:

• Proven project management experience within the building and construction sector
• A strong understanding of the full construction lifecycle and associated processes
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems, including design, operation and lifecycle
• The ability to translate client briefs into clear construction requirements and scopes of work
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety practices
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to lead and motivate multi‑disciplinary teams
• Experience using project tools such as MS Project and Google Workspace (GSuite)

Essential qualifications

• A qualification in Construction or Building Services (BSc or HND), or equivalent professional experience
• Relevant professional membership (e.g. CIBSE, IMechE, IET)

What you'll receive

When you join Guidant Global, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive hourly rates (£30.23 PAYE / £40.44 Umbrella)
• A 12‑month contract with strong potential for extension
• The opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact construction projects
• A professional, supportive environment that values safety, collaboration and delivery excellence
• Exposure to career‑enhancing projects within a well‑established organisation

Why join Guidant Global?

At Guidant Global, we believe that delivering a positive candidate and colleague experience is key to attracting and retaining great talent. You'll be supported throughout your assignment, with clear communication, structured processes and a focus on helping you succeed in your role.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.