Building & Construction Project Leader

Location: Broughton (onsite)
Contract: Contract role | IR35: Inside
Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm)
Rate:

• £31.40 per hour (PAYE)
• £42.00 per hour (Umbrella)
• Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
  Interview Process: One-stage interview

About the role

We are working with Airbus to recruit an experienced Building & Construction Project Leader to support a growing portfolio of capital investment (CAPEX) projects at their Broughton site.

In this role, you'll take ownership of projects from initial feasibility through design, delivery, and final handover , leading multi-functional teams and ensuring all work is delivered safely, compliantly, and to a high technical standard. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong client-side construction and project management experience within complex operational environments.

What you'll be doing

• Setting up and leading CAPEX building and construction projects from inception to completion
• Managing multi-functional project teams , including internal stakeholders and external professional services
• Leading the detailed design of building services , including major plant replacement and refurbishment works
• Developing and managing project delivery plans , risks, and opportunities
• Preparing and managing CAPEX business cases , from approval through to project close
• Overseeing professional service work packages and monitoring on-site installation works
• Ensuring full compliance with Airbus procedures , technical standards, and health & safety requirements
• Producing and presenting project documentation, reports, specifications, and cost information
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, architects, designers, and contractors

What we're looking for

• Proven experience delivering capital investment construction projects , ideally in a senior project management role
• Strong background in building and construction , with experience on the client side
• Demonstrable experience taking projects from feasibility through design, site delivery, and handover
• Practical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services , including operation and maintenance
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams , including external consultants and contractors
• Ability to translate client briefs into clear construction scopes and design requirements
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• ONC / HNC (or equivalent) in a building engineering services or design-related discipline (experience is prioritised over qualifications)
• Professional membership (e.g. CIBSE, IMechE, IET) is advantageous
• Competent using IT tools to produce reports, technical analysis, and project documentation (SharePoint / MS Project / G-Suite experience preferred)

Why join through Guidant Global?

At Guidant Global , we connect great people with meaningful opportunities across some of the UK's most advanced engineering and manufacturing environments. You'll benefit from:

• Access to high-profile projects within a globally recognised organisation
• A supportive recruitment partner focused on clear communication and candidate experience
• Competitive pay options and transparent contract arrangements
• The opportunity to apply your expertise in a role with real impact and visibility

Ready to apply?

If you're an experienced construction or building services project leader looking for your next contract opportunity in a complex, high-standards environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today via Guidant Global and take the next step in your project leadership career.

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