Construction Project Manager - Heritage

Longnor Heritage; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/allowance

Performance rewards

Long-term specialist heritage role

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Longnor Heritage is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Heritage Works to lead heritage, refurbishment and conservation-led projects from our Penkridge base in the Midlands.

The role is hands-on, delivering projects with close attention to detail and collaboration across teams to maintain high standards on historic buildings, with potential for a company vehicle or allowance and performance-based rewards.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience managing construction, refurbishment or small works projects.
• Experience supervising tradespeople, team leaders or small site teams.
• Strong practical understanding of construction site delivery.
• Heritage, listed building or conservation experience would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for the successful delivery of heritage/refurbishment projects.
• Manage two small works teams, including Team Leaders and ~8 employees.
• Plan and sequence projects typically valued around £40,000.
• Ensure labour, materials, subcontractors and site access are in place.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety and costs against plan.
• Maintain site records, photos, progress reports; RAMS and site-control procedures.
• Escalate significant concerns to MD when needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, consultants, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate subcontractors to support delivery.

Skills

Site delivery

Team leadership

Heritage experience

Safety RAMS

Job description

Location: Penkridge, Staffordshire, with travel to project sites as required

Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Heritage Works to join our specialist heritage construction and restoration business.

Based from our office in Penkridge, Staffordshire, this is a practical, hands-on role managing heritage, refurbishment and conservation-led projects across the Midlands. Unlike large main-contractor developments, our projects require close attention to detail, careful planning and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality work on historic buildings.

£45,000–£50,000 per annum (higher salary may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience), plus the potential for a company vehicle or vehicle allowance and possible performance-related benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for the successful delivery of small heritage and refurbishment projects.
• Manage two small works teams, including two Team Leaders and approximately eight employees overall.
• Plan and sequence projects, typically valued at around £40,000.
• Turn agreed scopes of work into practical and achievable site delivery plans.
• Ensure labour, materials, subcontractors and site access arrangements are in place.
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety and costs against agreed expectations.
• Maintain accurate site records, photographs, task updates and progress reports.
• Ensure RAMS, task instructions and site-control procedures are followed.
• Identify potential issues early and escalates significant concerns to the Managing Director.
• Communicate professionally with clients, consultants, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to support effective project delivery.
• Promote high standards of workmanship, organisation, cleanliness and site discipline.
• Use project management and compliance software to record labour, tasks, photographs, quality checks and site progress.
• Ensure Team Leaders and site operatives consistently follow the company's digital processes.
• Support the continued development and improvement of our project delivery systems.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience managing construction, refurbishment or small works projects.
• Experience supervising tradespeople, Team Leaders or small site teams.
• Strong practical understanding of construction site delivery.
• Heritage, listed building or conservation experience would be highly advantageous.

Preferred Skills & Experience (Not Essential)

• Experience within traditional building repair, specialist refurbishment or high-end residential projects would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of traditional materials or techniques, including lime, stone, timber, roofing or windows, would be advantageous.
• Confidence managing practical site teams within a small or medium-sized contractor.
• Good understanding of health and safety, RAMS and site-compliance requirements.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification would be advantageous.
• CSCS card is expected.

What We Offer

• Salary of £45,000–£50,000, depending on experience.
• Potential company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Possible performance-related rewards for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to manage varied heritage, restoration and refurbishment projects.
• Hands-on responsibility for two established small works teams.
• Opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and influence how projects are delivered.
• Long-term position within a specialist heritage contractor.
• Supportive working environment where practical experience and sound judgement are valued.
• Opportunity to help shape and improve our project management and digital site systems.