Project Leader

HOUSE OF COMMONS; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The UK Parliament is seeking a Project Leader to join the Strategic Estates team, leading capital investment projects across the Palace of Westminster. This unique role offers the chance to balance conservation with innovation on a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making a tangible difference in a crucial public institution. Candidates should have a relevant technical qualification and experience managing projects. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure project success.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Civil Service pension scheme with 27% average employer contribution

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction, refurbishment, or property-related projects from feasibility through to delivery and handover.
• Experience ideally working towards chartership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, APM).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of refurbishment, conservation, and construction projects.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Collaboration

Education

Relevant technical qualification (Level 4 or above)

Job description

Project Leader

What you'll be doing

Are you ready to lead impactful projects at the heart of UK democracy? The UK Parliament is seeking a Project Leader to join the Strategic Estates team, delivering a wide range of capital investment projects across the Palace of Westminster and the wider Parliamentary Estate. This is a unique opportunity to work on a UNESCO World Heritage Site, balancing conservation with innovation to support the evolving needs of Parliament.

As a Project Leader, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of refurbishment, conservation, and construction projects, from initial planning through to completion. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, including Members of Parliament and the House of Lords, as well as external consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. With a portfolio valued at over £2 billion, this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference in one of the most iconic institutions in the world.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension 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

We're seeking proactive, collaborative professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality projects in a complex and historic environment. You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

• A relevant technical qualification (Level 4 or above) or equivalent experience, ideally working towards chartership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, APM)
• Experience managing construction, refurbishment, or property-related projects from feasibility through to delivery and handover
• A strong understanding of project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement in a public or regulated environment
• The ability to interpret and challenge project briefs, develop business cases, and manage budgets and KPIs effectively
• A collaborative and customer-focused mindset, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders

Next Steps and Additional Information:

• Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words covering criteria 2-7. Criterion 1 "Qualifications" should be evidenced within your CV.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

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

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