Head of Projects & Plans

Imperial War Museums; Duxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national heritage organization is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead infrastructure investments and capital projects across its estate. The ideal candidate will have a construction-related degree, significant project management experience, and knowledge of sustainability and building regulations. Join us to shape the future of a significant heritage estate.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management within the built environment, including procurement and contract management.
• Membership (or working towards) of a relevant professional body (e.g., APM, RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ARB, ICE).
• Proven experience in construction health and safety (CDM).

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of infrastructure investment and capital projects across the IWM estate.
• Developing strategic plans, policies, and procedures for programme and project management.
• Managing the Estates Portfolio tracker and ensuring accurate financial and progress reporting.
• Overseeing estate-related projects from proposal to completion.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Financial reporting

Sustainability awareness

Knowledge of listed buildings

Education

Degree-level education in a construction-related discipline

Recognised project/programme management qualifications

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of infrastructure investment and capital projects across the IWM estate.
• Developing strategic plans, policies, and procedures for programme and project management.
• Integrating estate requirements into Masterplans and overseeing their delivery.
• Representing the Director of Estates, Projects & Sustainability in internal and external forums.
• Managing the Estates Portfolio tracker and ensuring accurate financial and progress reporting.
• Overseeing estate-related projects from proposal to completion, ensuring alignment with the IWM Estate Strategy.
• Leading and developing the project management function within the Estates Department.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards.
• Implementing governance and maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Supporting lease management, sustainability strategy delivery, and procurement activities.

Who We Are Looking For

• Degree-level education in a construction-related discipline.
• Membership (or working towards) of a relevant professional body (e.g., APM, RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ARB, ICE).
• Extensive experience in project management within the built environment, including procurement and contract management.
• Recognised project/programme management qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of listed buildings and planning regulations.
• Proven experience in construction health and safety (CDM).
• A track record of delivering high-quality client services.
• Awareness of sustainability and energy efficiency in building projects.

Apply Now

If you're ready to lead impactful projects that shape the future of a nationally significant heritage estate, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us preserve history while building for the future.

For a full list of duties and the person specification which your application will be marked against, please view the Job Description

National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, WilliamBrown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN