At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in London's iconic parks, from planning to completion.
- Company: Join The Royal Parks, a charity managing beautiful green spaces in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on heritage and sustainability in London's treasured parks.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing construction projects and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 43995 - 50000 £ per year.
About Us
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
The Benefits
- Salary £43,995 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a unique opportunity to work on projects that combine heritage, sustainability, and innovation, leaving a lasting impact on some of London’s most treasured green spaces.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will lead projects from early feasibility through to completion, managing consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. You’ll also play a key role in the delivery of the Roehampton Restored programme, contributing to a flagship project that will shape the future of Richmond Park.
About You
To be considered as a Project Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience managing construction or capital works projects
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate
- Knowledge of project delivery frameworks (RIBA stages, governance, risk management)
- Experience working with consultants and contractors in a multi-disciplinary environment
- A solid understanding of health and safety legislation (e.g. CDM 2015)
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Project Manager (Capital Works) in London employer: The Royal Parks
The Royal Parks is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects that blend heritage and sustainability within London's iconic green spaces. With a strong commitment to employee development, a supportive work culture, and generous benefits including private medical insurance and a robust pension scheme, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a lasting difference while enjoying the beauty of our parks and the camaraderie of a diverse workforce.
