At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage capital and repair projects across Historic England's office estate.
- Company: Historic England, a leader in preserving the nation's heritage.
- Benefits: 28 days holiday, competitive pension, and corporate discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on historic buildings while collaborating with diverse professionals.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction project management and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Overview
This role is based in Historic England's Portfolio Development and Delivery (Portfolio) department, which has responsibility for the Unified Portfolio and Delivery Pipeline and for managing major portfolios, programmes and projects of organisational significance.
As the National Projects Manager (Capital and repair works), you will manage capital and repair projects and initiatives from across Historic England's office estate.
You will be responsible for ensuring effective management and delivery of a range of projects.
You will work with external consultants and contractors, as well as colleagues from a wide range of departments across Historic England, including Architects, Surveyors, Facilities Managers and technical conservation specialists.
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.
- Collaborate with external consultants and contractors and with colleagues across multiple HE departments (Architects, Surveyors, Facilities Managers and technical conservation specialists).
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in construction project management on public estates or portfolios of existing buildings.
- Qualification in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture or other relevant construction field.
- Comprehensive understanding of building methods, materials, defects and maintenance/repair approaches for buildings of various types and ages.
- Understanding of public sector procurement processes (including the Procurement Act 2023) and industry frameworks such as the RIBA Plan of Work 2020.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to analyse data/information and present conclusions clearly and concisely.
- Contractual and Location Details
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.
The location is national with hybrid working.
You will be based in one of our offices and from home: Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth (Fort Cumberland) and Cambridge.
Benefits
- Competitive defined benefit pension scheme with 28.97% employer contributions.
- Generous 28 days holiday.
- Corporate discounts and free entry into English Heritage sites across the country.
- Development opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
- Inclusion and Equality
Historic England is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities as they are underrepresented within Historic England at this level.
We offer flexible working options and are open to considering job sharing, part-time work, compressed hours, or different working locations, including hybrid arrangements.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for applicants who need them.
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