Defence CAPEX Construction Project Leader

Energy Jobline CVL; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MERITUS is recruiting a Building & Construction Project Manager for a 12‑month contract based in Stevenage. The role requires BPSS clearance, with SC clearance advantageous, and operates within the defence sector on an inside IR35 basis.

The position manages CAPEX & infrastructure projects from feasibility to handover, coordinating refurbishment, services, and plant replacement while leading cross‑functional teams and ensuring cost, quality and schedule targets are met.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering construction, infrastructure or building services projects from inception through handover.
• Strong project management background in construction, facilities management or engineering environments.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects and controlling project budgets.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and external contractors.
• Experience developing scopes of work, specifications and project delivery plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience managing risks, opportunities and governance activities.
• Understanding of construction health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience monitoring site works and contractor performance.
• Strong reporting, presentation and project documentation skills.
• Experience using MS Project, SharePoint or similar tools.
• SMSTS, CCNSG or NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous.
• Defence sector experience would be highly beneficial.
• Previous experience working on large operational or manufacturing sites would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX and infrastructure projects from feasibility through to handover.
• Coordinate refurbishment, building services and plant replacement projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and external contractors.
• Ensure delivery against cost, quality and schedule objectives.
• Oversee design, procurement and construction phases.
• Engage stakeholders and maintain health and safety compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Team leadership

MS Project

SharePoint

Risk management

Health & safety awareness

Mechanical & electrical building know‑

Contract management

SC clearance eligibility

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

MERITUS is recruiting a Building & Construction Project Manager for a 12‑month contract based in Stevenage. The role requires BPSS clearance, with SC clearance advantageous, and operates within the defence sector on an inside IR35 basis.

The position manages CAPEX & infrastructure projects from feasibility to handover, coordinating refurbishment, services, and plant replacement while leading cross‑functional teams and ensuring cost, quality and schedule targets are met.