Project Manager

Historic Royal Palaces; London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job description

Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.

• Home Palace: HM Tower of London
• Status: Established/Permanent
• Salary: £50,630.00 per annum
• Days/Hours of work: Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday – Friday

About the role and about you

We are searching for an experienced and dedicated Project Manager to work with our specialist consultants and contractors on Building Conservation and Major Project work at our extraordinary sites.

Reporting to the Head of Projects, but with shared links to the Surveyor of the Fabric, you will be part of a team of building surveyors and architects responsible for managing conservation, conversion, refurbishment and improvement works from feasibility, through design and construction, to project review. You will also be directly involved in the delivery of an ambitious project for education facilities within existing and converted accommodation.

Major projects deliver on transformational projects, longer-term masterplans across sites, and range from visitor and staff accommodation, education and learning provision, retail & catering, exhibitions and interior re-presentations to gardens’ restoration works. Prioritisation of building conservation projects is informed by the Quinquennial State of the Estate condition surveys. Project sponsorship, development of business plans, reporting to Project Boards and liaison with planning officers & the Historic England Inspectorate all form part of the role.

The ability to work independently and deliver projects to time, cost and quality criteria is essential. A Building Surveying or Architectural Degree and professional qualification will be supported by relevant practical experience, including knowledge of conservation policy and contract administration. Good organisational and writing skills and a sound grasp of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Project) are required, and AutoCAD proficiency is preferred but not essential.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working to suit specific project work
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)
• Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses
• Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance
• Family friendly policies and benefits
• Staff discounts and membership to all palaces

Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.