Meritus

MERITUS are recruiting for a Building & Construction Project Leader to join our client on an initial 12 month contract from their major site in Portsmouth. BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LEADER - INSIDE IR35 - 40 PER HOUR - UNDERGO BPSS - 12 MONTHS (W/ LIKELY EXTENSION) - STEVENAGE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Meritus is seeking an experienced Building & Construction Project Leader to manage CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility through design, delivery, and final handover. The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities Lead multi-functional project teams, including external consultants and contractors. Manage CAPEX projects from business case development through approval, execution, and close-out. Develop and manage detailed project delivery plans, including risk and opportunity management. Produce and develop design briefs for Building Services projects, including major plant replacement and refurbishment works. Oversee detailed design activities and ensure technical compliance and H&S adherence on site. Monitor installation works and validate progress of professional service packages. Prepare and manage reports, drawings, specifications, technical analysis, and cost documentation. Liaise effectively with clients, architects, engineers, and other key stakeholders. Develop scopes of work for external professionals (architects, structural engineers, systems designers, etc.). Build and maintain strong client relationships. Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering Capital Investment (CAPEX) projects from feasibility to handover. Background in Building Engineering Services, particularly refurbishment and plant replacement within existing buildings. Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, plant operation, maintenance, and lifecycle planning. Experience in a senior Project Management role, ideally within Facilities Management or consultancy environments. Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. ONC/HNC (or equivalent) in Building Engineering Services or related discipline. Professional membership (e.g. CIBSE, IMechE, IET) desirable. Proficient in MS Project, SharePoint, and standard design/calculation software. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills. Strong focus on safety, compliance, and ethical standards.

Commercial / Contracts Manager Water Industry Client Up to 100,000 Tamworth (4 days per week on-site) MERITUS are partnered with a leading Project Controls Consultancy to appoint an experienced Commercial / Contracts Manager to support complex projects and portfolios across pre- and post-contract stages at a Water Industry client in Tamworth. This role is well suited to a Chartered Commercial / Contracts Manager with extensive experience in commercial contract management, procurement, and supplier relationship management within regulated or infrastructure-led environments. The Commercial Manager will play a key role in supporting projects and programmes to deliver strategic portfolio objectives. You will utilise strong commercial acumen, contract management expertise, and supply chain experience to drive efficiencies, manage risk, and ensure robust commercial governance across high-value contracts. The role is based on client site in Tamworth (4 days per week on-site). Key Responsibilities: Manage and report on all commercial aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and cost reporting requirements Lead commercial review, valuation, and approval of high-value and high-risk contractor applications Provide expert advice on change control, scope changes, risk mitigation, and dispute avoidance Manage contract administration, including payments, valuations, contractual notices, and final accounts Support pre-contract procurement, negotiations, cost analysis, benchmarking, and estimating improvement Required Skills: Proven experience in commercial management across projects and programmes within utilities, rail, or infrastructure Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, procurement strategies, and principal contract roles Demonstrated experience in client-facing or consultancy environments Ability to manage supplier relationships and drive supply chain efficiencies Degree-qualified with Chartered status (RICS) or actively working toward chartership Benefits: Salary up to 100,000 25 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid working with client-site exposure Career progression within major infrastructure programmes Opportunity to work on high-value, strategically significant portfolios Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Commercial Manager role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.