Join the British Museum in this unique new role supporting a new programme of masterplan and critical projects while supporting the museum to welcome approximately 6 million visitors annually.
Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver facilities management-related conservation, maintenance and statutory compliance of the Museum's historic fabric and drainage systems, ensuring all works are heritage-appropriate.
- Act as the technical interface between the Museum and its FM service providers for all fabric, envelope and drainage-related matters; provide subject matter expertise and local site knowledge for master planning, infrastructure and capital project reviews where fabric, conservation or groundworks are involved.
- Ensure proposals are technically sound: review consultants’, FM and contractors’ proposals to confirm they are conservation sensitive, statutorily compliant, offer value for money and align with the Museum's strategic objectives.
- Develop and review technical briefs, assist in and where relevant lead preparation of technical project briefs, scopes of work and specifications for fabric, drainage and conservation projects, in collaboration with the Building Information team.
- Manage handover and approvals: manage the approval process for FMWS and CD fabric projects at handover to the Museum for operation and maintenance; support or act as the Authorised Person for fabric related statutory duties where required.
- Provide input to risk management: contribute strategic input to the Museum's operational risk management process on fabric related risks and remedial action plans.
- Travel to other museum locations as necessary to ensure continual on-site fabric management presence to support stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in maintenance and statutory compliance of fabric and drainage systems, ideally within a heritage, museum or cultural setting.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, compliance and project management.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- A passion for heritage and a commitment to preserving it for future generations.
Building Fabric Manager in City of Westminster employer: THE BRITISH MUSEUM
The British Museum is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Bloomsbury where creativity and collaboration thrive. With benefits such as free exhibition entry, generous annual leave, and a robust Civil Service Pension Scheme, employees are supported in both their professional and personal lives. The museum fosters a culture of growth, providing opportunities for career development while working on high-profile projects that engage and inspire the public.
