Client Project Manager

Parochial Church Council of St George the Martyr; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Situated on Queen Square, Bloomsbury, St George the Martyr is an architecturally significant Grade II* listed church associated with two significant architects, Nicholas Hawksmoor and Samuel Sanders Teulon, and an important part of London’s Georgian and Victorian heritage.

After participating in the National Lottery Heritage Fund-funded (Heritage Fund) Camden 4 Project (NM-21-00156) and the broader South Camden Strategic Review (NM-22-00338), the Parochial Church Council (PCC) is ready to deliver its vision for the future of St George the Martyr, including saving its architecturally significant Grade II* listed church. This important part of London’s Georgian heritage is at significant risk following the partial collapse of its important Hawksmoor ceiling in 2018 and its temporary repair in 2019. The permanent restoration of the decorated ceiling will be a catalyst for a wider Project of renewal and public engagement, which will secure the church’s future.

The PCC has outlined capital development plans addressing urgent repairs to the ceiling, enhancing the public spaces, creating new facilities, and widening audiences. This will be achieved during a proposed 24-month development phase which includes development of capital and interpretation plans, and activity and business planning.

As a Client Project Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of our vision for the future of St George the Martyr, creating a welcoming, active and inclusive church that engages people traditionally under-served by heritage.

You will be responsible for managing and coordinating all areas of the PCC’s activity in the Development Stage of the capital project, supporting a team of specialist consultants and the Design Team.

Job responsibilities

1. Oversee and manage the development of the Project following a successful bid for Development Stage funding from the Heritage Fund and provide effective leadership to both the internal and external project team.
2. Work with a team of external consultants, overseeing the work of the multi-disciplinary Project team and ensuring that St George the Martyr’s interests are represented and correctly managed throughout the duration of the Project.
3. Lead and manage the commissioning of professional services within the internal project team and oversee the procurement of consultants for design and construction works.
4. Be responsible for financial management of capital income and expenditure budget and ensure adequate arrangements are in place to manage risk and provide Project assurance to the Project Board.
5. Raise the profile of the Project through active engagement and management of Project stakeholders and partners.

Job requirements

• A degree or equivalent experience, a recognised project management qualification (e.g., APM, RICS, PRINCE2), and excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple project elements simultaneously.
• A demonstrable experience of managing heritage-focused capital projects with budgets over £3m funded by the Heritage Fund, as well as a working knowledge of methods of investigation and specialist conservation work and maintenance. You will have a good understanding of procurement processes and be skilled in writing tender reports.
• Knowledge of and passion for London’s heritage with at least a working knowledge of the Church of England and its role in London’s faith landscape.
• Strong facilitation skills, with experience in leading workshops and co-creation sessions.
• Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion, with experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.