We’re looking for an exceptional Buildings & Contracts Manager to lead the care, maintenance and development of our unique property portfolio. From major restoration projects and conservation works to fire safety improvements and infrastructure upgrades, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on some of the country’s most significant heritage assets.
This is a strategic and hands‑on role where you’ll play a key part in protecting and enhancing our historic estate.
You’ll lead the planning and delivery of maintenance programmes, manage capital projects, oversee specialist contractors and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities as you help ensure our buildings remain safe, sustainable and fit for the future.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and delivering planned, preventative and reactive maintenance programmes across our historic sites.
- Developing and implementing a five-year maintenance strategy that balances conservation, sustainability and value for money.
- Commissioning and managing condition surveys, using findings to inform long‑term asset planning and investment.
- Overseeing conservation, repair and improvement projects from concept through to completion, following the RIBA Plan of Work.
You’ll be a knowledgeable and proactive property professional with a passion for heritage buildings and a track record of delivering successful maintenance and capital projects.
You’ll Bring
- Strong expertise in building maintenance, conservation and repair.
- Experience preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
- Sound knowledge of planning legislation, listed buildings and heritage regulations.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
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Buildings & Contracts Manager employer: National Museum Directors’ Council
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National Museum Directors’ Council Recruitment Team
