National Projects Manager (Capital and Repair Works), HISTORIC ENGLAND

About the role

Historic England is the public organisation that brings new life to heritage to build a better future for every place and everyone. We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our National Projects Manager (Capital and Repair Works). This is a full time, fixed term contract until March 2028. The location of this role is either York, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Cambridge, Swindon, Bristol or Portsmouth, inclusive with hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and repair projects and initiatives from across Historic England’s office estate.
• Ensure effective management and delivery of a range of projects.
• Work with external consultants and contractors, as well as colleagues from a wide range of departments across Historic England from Architects and Surveyors to Facilities Managers and HE’s technical conservation specialists.
• Work on Historic England’s flagship Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings project to manage and close out the residual outstanding patent and latent defects following the recent completion of the restoration of the Grade 1 Main Mill.
• Travel regularly to Shrewsbury as required.

Requirements

• Experience in construction project management working on public estates/portfolio of existing buildings.
• Qualification in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture or other relevant construction field.
• Demonstrable experience of planning, delivery and close of multiple concurrent projects and/or programmes.
• Experience of working on construction projects including building fabric repairs, refurbishments, building services and fit outs in existing buildings.
• Proven experience of managing budgets, procurement and/or management of construction contracts, including risk management.

Benefits

• Competitive defined benefit pension scheme with 28.97% employer contributions.
• Generous 28 days holiday.
• Corporate discounts.
• Free entry into English Heritage sites across the country.
• Development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.

Pay

Salary for the role is £40,778 pro-rata (national), £43,903 pro-rata (Greater London).