Project Lead (Fabrics)

-; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A government institution is seeking a Project Lead (Fabrics) to manage various construction projects in a hybrid role based in Westminster, London. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ L4 in a construction-related field or equivalent experience, with expertise in overseeing project delivery within budget and schedule constraints. Responsibilities include leading projects from concept to handover, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with design standards. The role offers generous leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Excellent pension scheme with 27% employer contribution

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ L4 in a construction related topic or 5 years equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of how construction projects are delivered.
• Demonstrable financial and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial concept to handover.
• Oversee contractors to ensure project progress, cost, and quality.
• Steer projects through the RIBA stages.

Skills

Knowledge of construction/refurbishment/conservation projects

Financial and budget management skills

Planning and organizing project documentation

Ability to communicate confidently

Education

Minimum NVQ L4 in a construction related topic

Job description

Project Lead (Fabrics)

Positions: 2

Band / Grade: B1 H1

Salary: £45,442 - £55,365 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Location: Hybrid (remote and on-site - Westminster, London)

Leave entitlement: Starting at 30 days per annum, pro‑rata

Closing Date: 21st December 2025 at 23:55

Interview Date(s): WB 12/01/2026

Job Description

Join the House of Commons as a Project Manager and help deliver projects that shape and protect the iconic Parliamentary Estate. Managing schemes from £50k to £2m, you'll lead work from initial concept to handover, ensuring compliance with Parliamentary design standards and delivering outcomes that meet the needs of a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll steer projects through the RIBA stages, developing business cases, managing design and procurement, coordinating specialist consultants and reviewing technical work. On site, you’ll oversee contractors to ensure progress, cost and quality stay on track, always meeting safety, security and heritage requirements. With established frameworks to support delivery and scope to innovate and improve ways of working, you’ll have the chance to influence how Parliament delivers its projects and occasionally deputise for senior leaders.

If you have a background in fabric and enjoy managing multidisciplinary inputs, this is an exciting opportunity to work in one of the UK's most unique and high‑profile environments.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 60% of your time in the office.

Why Join us?

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for.

• Minimum NVQ L4 in a construction related topic or the 5 years equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of how construction/refurbishment/conservation projects are delivered.
• Knowledge of process for appointing and overseeing external consultants and contractors to ensure project delivery is to time and budget.
• Demonstrable financial and budget management skills and the understanding how to identify risks, issues, assumptions, constraints and dependencies.
• Evidence of planning and organising project documentation, understanding of filing structures and how to protect sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate confidently and the commitment to a work environment of mutual trust and respect.

Next Steps and Additional Information

CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500-word limit.

More information on the application process can be found here.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

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