National Project Manager (Capital Projects)

National Projects Manager - Capital Projects

Location: UK-wide | Hybrid / Remote Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term until 31 March 2027 (4 months contract)

The Role

We are looking for an experienced National Projects Manager to lead the development of a major capital project addressing the archaeological archives crisis across England.

You will drive the development of the business case for a proposed National Archaeological Archives Centre, working with internal teams, external consultants and contractors to progress this nationally significant project.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a complex project combining construction, heritage and strategic project management.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the planning and development of a major capital project. Managing business case development, procurement, tendering and commercial negotiations. Overseeing consultants, contractors, budgets, risks and project milestones. Ensuring compliance with CDM, health and safety, JCT contracts and statutory requirements. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and engaging with senior stakeholders. Managing project reporting, governance and assurance processes. Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery and ways of working.

What We're Looking For

A relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline. Proven experience managing complex construction and capital projects, ideally within public-sector estates. Experience of refurbishments, fit-outs, building services or specialist storage facilities. Good knowledge of JCT contracts, procurement, budgets and risk management. Understanding of CDM 2015, Building Regulations, planning legislation and statutory compliance. Familiarity with the RIBA Plan of Work and public-sector project governance. Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

You'll be commercially aware, well organised and confident managing multidisciplinary teams and competing priorities.

The Opportunity

A great opportunity to lead the development of a nationally important capital project, working with a wide range of specialists and stakeholders to make a lasting contribution to England's archaeological heritage.

Working arrangements: National office, hybrid or remote working options available