Interim Construction Project Lead £750-900 per day

1st Executive; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive recruitment firm seeks an Interim Construction Project Lead to oversee high-profile projects for a Central Government organisation. This hybrid role involves mentoring teams, managing complex change within Property Construction, and collaborating closely with senior leadership. Candidates should have a strong track record in project leadership, commercial acumen, and relevant certifications. Requires UK Government Security Vetting eligibility. Apply urgently for this high-risk but rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Strong track record leading change programmes in large organisations.
• Expertise within Property Construction environments.
• Demonstrable delivery of Change Projects with strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of high-profile projects.
• Lead project delivery and business change, mentoring teams.
• Collaborate with the Change Office to drive alignment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Commercial acumen

Team influence

Education

Project and Programme Management Certification

Job description

Interim Construction Project Lead £500-700 per day

Role: Construction Project Lead

Rate: £750 - £900 per day DoE (OUTSIDE IR35)

Location: Hybrid working and UK-wide sites

Contract: Deliverable, Milestone, and outcome-based model

A Senior Project Lead to take ownership of a portfolio of high-profile projects for a major Central Government organisation, who are delivering complex change. This role will be critical to their £multi-million construction programme, due to be mobilised January 2026.

The role will lead and shape project delivery and business change, focused on Property Construction and operationalisation of newly constructed and refurbished buildings. You will mentor and coach delivery teams, supporting continuous improvement.

You will collaborate closely with the Change Office to drive alignment, define roles and expectations, identify themes, trends and blockers across functions, and provide insight and recommendations to senior leadership. You will expertly define project components, based on scope, deliverables, resource, budget, and risk.

Requirements:

• Strong track record leading the delivery of complex change programmes in large, regulated organisations
• Expertise within Property Construction environments
• Experience in business change activities associated with the commission of new properties
• Demonstrable delivery of Change Projects, and strong commercial acumen
• Project and Programme Management Certification
• Excellent senior stakeholder management, governance and decision-making facilitation
• Confident leading multi-disciplinary teams and influencing

Security & Compliance:

You must hold or be eligible for UK Government Security Vetting, and able to work with sensitive delivery information.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email [e-mail]