Project Manager - Conservation & Heritage

Project Manager - Conservation & Heritage

Location: Droitwich with travel across the West Midlands

Salary: £60,000 + attractive package

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for conservation and heritage construction? Do you have a proven track record of delivering complex restoration projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship?

We are working in partnership with a respected specialist contractor, based in Oswestry, to recruit an experienced Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of prestigious conservation and heritage developments across the West Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering high-quality restoration and conservation work on significant historic buildings and properties, working alongside a range of respected local and national heritage trusts.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing multiple developments across the West Midlands, with approximately 75% of your time dedicated to a flagship heritage development in Droitwich.

You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the exacting standards required for specialist conservation work.

• Managing multiple conservation and heritage projects across the West Midlands.
• Taking a lead role on a flagship development in Droitwich, ensuring the successful delivery of the project from start to completion.
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and other key stakeholders.
• Managing project programmes, budgets, resources and contractual requirements.
• Maintaining exceptional standards of quality, workmanship and health and safety.
• Working closely with clients, conservation specialists and relevant heritage stakeholders.
• Ensuring all works comply with conservation requirements, listed building considerations and relevant regulations.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and implementing effective solutions.
• Providing regular progress reports and maintaining strong working relationships with all parties involved.

About You

We are looking for a Project Manager who has a genuine understanding of the challenges and specialist requirements associated with conservation and heritage construction.

To be considered, you will need:

• A strong and demonstrable background in conservation and heritage construction.
• Proven experience managing construction, restoration or refurbishment projects.
• The ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining control of programme, cost and quality.
• Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• A sound understanding of traditional building methods, heritage materials and conservation principles.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent organisational skills.
• The confidence to communicate effectively with clients, consultants and project teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a genuine passion for preserving historic buildings.

Experience working on listed buildings or projects involving heritage trusts would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000 basic salary
• Attractive additional package
• The opportunity to manage a portfolio of prestigious heritage developments.
• A key role on a flagship conservation project in Droitwich.
• The chance to work with respected local and national heritage organisations.
• The opportunity to contribute to the preservation and restoration of significant historic buildings.

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