Building & Construction Project Manager

Meritus ·www.meritustalent.com

Location Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Salary USD 35 - 40 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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MERITUS are recruiting for a Building & Construction Project Manager to join a leading aerospace and engineering organisation, delivering major construction, infrastructure, and facilities projects across a complex operational manufacturing environment.

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - AEROSPACE & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING - BELFAST - UP TO £40 PER HOUR (INSIDE IR35) - 12 MONTH CONTRACT

We're seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of capital construction and infrastructure projects across aerospace manufacturing and engineering facilities. This client-side role offers responsibility for projects from feasibility and design through to commissioning and handover, supporting critical operational and production environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead construction, facilities, and infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle.
  • Develop project plans, CAPEX business cases, budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with operational requirements.
  • Manage project governance, contractor performance, stakeholder communications, and project reporting.
  • Support commissioning, handover, and operational integration of completed projects.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

  • Proven construction project management experience within aerospace, defence, manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or similarly regulated environments.
  • Strong understanding of the construction lifecycle and delivery of CAPEX projects.
  • Experience managing contractors, consultants, budgets, programmes, and project risks.
  • Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services and infrastructure.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Degree/HND in Construction, Building Services, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency with MS Project and project management software.

Desirable:

  • Experience delivering projects within aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or high-tech engineering facilities.
  • Professional membership with CIBSE, IMechE, IET, APM, or similar.
  • PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP, or equivalent project management qualification.

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Who is hiring for the Building & Construction Project Manager role?
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Where is the Building & Construction Project Manager job located?
The Building & Construction Project Manager role with Meritus is based in Belfast, US.
What does the Building & Construction Project Manager role pay?
Meritus lists the Building & Construction Project Manager role at USD 35–40 per hour.
Is the Building & Construction Project Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Meritus.
What experience level is the Building & Construction Project Manager role?
The Building & Construction Project Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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