Buildings & Construction Project Leader

Stevenage, United Kingdom
3 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
23 Mar 2026 (3 months ago)

Benefits

Competitive salary Annual profit share Contributory pension Share options Car leasing scheme Free onsite parking Tax-free technology scheme Discounted shopping 37 hour week Flexible working Hybrid working Up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL No core hours on Friday afternoons Personalised development plan 10,000+ E-learning courses Wellbeing benefits Employee Assistance Programme Discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests Cycle-to-work scheme On-site canteen and coffee shop Life assurance Enhanced pay for parental leave Adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave Wellbeing room Multi-faith room Employee Representative Groups

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE:Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED:Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Stevenage (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

  • Work / Life Balance:37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.

There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

  • Personal Development:Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

  • Health & Wellbeing:Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop

  • Family and Caregiving:Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

  • Inclusive Environment:Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

The Project Construction Leader will be responsible for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

  • Develop, update/manage and monitor a project delivery plan while identifing and managing risks and opportunities.

  • Manage CAPEX business cases from preparation through approval to delivery and project close.

  • Develop detailed design briefs for Building Services design for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works.

  • Preparation of reports, drawings and specifications. Able to prepare and manage project external costs from request through approval to completion

  • Liaising with clients, architects and other design team members while developing and maintaining excellent client relationships.

  • Monitoring of installation works on site and observance of technical compliance and H&S matters.

ABOUT YOU

  • Ability to lead, motivate and manage a Multi-Functional Project Team (MFT); including external professional staff, i.e. contract managers, client CDM, QS etc.

  • Experience in Capital Investment Project management, and project delivery is required.

  • ONC / HNC or equivalent in a Building Engineering Services design-related discipline

  • Previous experience of Building Engineering Services Refurbishment in existing buildings with particular emphasis on delivering small to medium sized projects

  • Ability to develop client brief into construction requirements, including scopes for External Professionals, i.e. architect, structural engineer, systems designers

  • A good practical understanding of mechanical and electrical plant, systems and equipment In relation to engineering design, operation and maintenance across a wide range of sectors and building types

  • Hold relevant level of professional membership i.e. CIBSE, IMechE, IET

  • Skilled and competent in IT tools, able to produce and present documentation, reports, technical analysis, cost reports. Experience in SharePoint / MS Project / G suite highly preferred.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

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