Building & Construction Project Leader – Capital Projects (Defence Sector)
Location: Portsmouth
Contract: 12 months (with possible extension)
Eligibility: UK Nationals only
Pay: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella rate)
Overview
A leading defence environment is seeking a stron g Project Construction Lead er with soli d construction and capital project delivery experien ce. This role sits within a highly regulated setting, supporting the delivery of CAPEX building and infrastructure projects from feasibility through to handover. This opportunity is best suited to someone who has operated in bot h construction delivery and project management rol es, ideally with some exposure t o client-side environmen ts and strong stakeholder engagement capabilit y.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate Multi-Functional Project Teams (MFTs) to deliver capital projects in line with internal governance and Airbus procedures.
* Manage full project lifecycle from inception, feasibility, design, specification, construction, and final handover
* Develop and maintain CAPEX business cases through approval and delivery stages
* Produce and manage detailed project delivery plans, risk registers, and opportunity tracking
* Oversee external professional services including architects, structural engineers, QS and CDM advisors.
* Prepare technical documentation, reports, specifications, drawings, and cost analysis
* Monitor site works to ensure compliance with design, safety (H&S), and technical standards
* Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication across all project phases.
* Support audits, validation of work packages, and technical compliance assurance.
* Apply relevant design tools and industry-standard software (MS Project / SharePoint / G Suite preferred)
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in construction project management within building services / capital work
* Strong background delivering CAPEX / refurbishment / plant replacement projects
* Experience in FM, consultancy, or client-side project environments (preferred)
* Ability to take projects from inception through to completion and hand over
* Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems
* Experience developing briefs into full construction scopes and specifications
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, including external consultants
* ONC / HNC (or equivalent) in Building Services Engineering or related discipline
* Professional membership (CIBSE / IMechE / IET) desirable.
* SMSTS or CCNSG beneficial.
* NEBOSH awareness advantageous.
* Defence sector experience preferred but not essential