Building & Construction Project Manager

Guidant Global; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You'll ensure safe, efficient delivery to the highest standards, working with internal teams, external partners and senior stakeholders throughout the lifecycle. Strong PM, leadership and safety knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within the building and construction sector.
• Strong understanding of the full construction lifecycle and processes.
• Experience with health & safety practices in construction projects.
• Ability to translate client briefs into clear construction requirements and scopes of work.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, organized leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience using MS Project and Google Workspace (GSuite).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of construction projects from feasibility to handover.
• Develop and manage project delivery plans, CAPEX business cases and risk registers.
• Provide clear leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, control expenditure, and allocate resources effectively.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Maintain high health & safety standards across all activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues when required.
• Foster positive working relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Construction sector experience

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

MS Project

GSuite

Health & safety

Education

BSc or HND in Construction/Building

Professional membership (CIBSE, IMechE, IET)

Tools

MS Project

Google Workspace (GSuite)

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'll 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)

Highly Desireable

• 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.