Jobs in Barnsley

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.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy