Building Contracts Manager, Kensington Palace

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Contracts Manager to oversee maintenance operations at Kensington Palace. This role involves managing M&E and building fabric repairs, ensuring a safe and functional environment for both visitors and staff. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess strong organizational skills, and have a passion for preserving historical sites. With a focus on delivering exceptional visitor experiences, this position offers the chance to contribute to a charity dedicated to sharing the stories of its palaces with a global audience. Join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Generous Employers Pension Contributions

Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses

Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance

Family-friendly policies and benefits

Staff discounts and membership to all palaces

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance management, ideally in historic environments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance operations at Kensington Palace.
• Plan and specify works for external contractors and in-house teams.

Skills

Building Maintenance Management

M&E Repairs

Strategic Planning

Team Collaboration

Condition Surveys

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Job description

Building Contracts Manager, Kensington Palace, London

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Building Contracts Manager to join our Maintenance & Facilities team at Kensington Palace.

We are looking for a dynamic and technically competent building maintenance manager with a wide skill base within an M&E and Building Fabric arena. You will be expected to manage the day-to-day maintenance service operation in the conservation, presentation, protection, and safety of Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, the Banqueting House, and the Retail Warehouse. You will help us take our charity and the stories of our palaces and people to both UK-wide and international audiences, pursuing an exciting new strategy to become a charity for everyone.

You will proactively respond to and manage M&E, & Building fabric repairs, maintenance requirements, including reactive & routine, cyclical, and minor works projects, while remaining within your allocated budgets. You will be accountable for planning, ordering, and specifying necessary works to our external contractors and in-house team. Moreover, you will deliver an exceptional visitor experience and a functional environment for our staff to work in.

You will also work closely and collaboratively with the Maintenance & Facilities Manager and across teams, providing input and advice to all HRP departments, stakeholders, and for planned and major projects. You will also deputise for the Maintenance and Facilities Managers when necessary.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience, preferably in an historic environment, with identifying and resolving building defects, undertaking condition surveys, and planning for repair works within a busy public visitor setting. Strong organisation and strategic planning skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment, are also required.

You will be a team player, excited by HRP’s work, and able to communicate that enthusiasm to all contractors, stakeholders, and the wider public.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)
• Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses
• Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance
• Family-friendly policies and benefits
• Staff discounts and membership to all palaces

Please view the job profile and person spec for further information about the role.

Closing Date: 18th May 2025

Interviews: week commencing 26th May 2025