Client Project Manager

Summary: The Client Project Manager will lead the delivery of a National Heritage Lottery Fund-supported project focused on restoring a Grade II* listed historic building in central London. This role involves managing all project activities during the development stage, overseeing consultants, and ensuring stakeholder engagement. The position is crucial for transforming the site into an inclusive space that serves diverse communities. The contract is fixed-term for two years, with the possibility of extension based on funding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and coordinating all project activities in the development stage
• Overseeing a team of consultants and the Design Team
• Leading procurement of professional services and consultants
• Managing the project budget and ensuring robust risk management
• Providing project assurance to the Project Board
• Promoting the project through active stakeholder engagement

Key Skills:

• A degree or equivalent experience and a recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, RICS, PRINCE2)
• Proven experience managing heritage-focused capital projects over £3m, preferably Heritage Fund-funded
• Strong understanding of specialist conservation techniques and investigative methods
• Skilled in procurement processes and writing tender reports
• Knowledge of London’s heritage and a working familiarity with the Church of England
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Salary (Rate): £50,000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other