Project Leader (Sandwich Student)

House of Commons; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A parliamentary organization seeks a Project Leader (Sandwich Student) to deliver conservation projects across the UK Parliament. This hands-on role offers a salary of £25,928, a pension contribution, and generous benefits including 30 days of annual leave. Ideal candidates will be studying a relevant technical degree and possess strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Civil Service pension scheme with 27% employer contribution

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Passionate and proactive individual eager to learn and grow.
• Ability to adapt communication style for different audiences.
• Understanding of teamwork and leadership principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead your own projects and support senior colleagues.
• Engage with stakeholders across Parliament.
• Contribute to the delivery of conservation and construction projects.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Planning and organizing

Teamwork and leadership principles

Education

Studying towards a degree in Building, Construction, Surveying, Engineering, or Project Management

Job description

Are you ready to make a real impact at the heart of UK democracy? As a Project Leader (Sandwich Student) within the Strategic Estates Project Delivery Team, you'll play a vital role in delivering a wide range of conservation, construction, and refurbishment projects across the Parliamentary Estate.

Working on a World Heritage site, you'll gain hands-on experience in a high-profile environment, contributing to projects valued at over £2billion. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you'll lead your own projects and support senior colleagues on major initiatives. You'll engage with stakeholders from across Parliament, including MPs, Peers, and external bodies like English Heritage and Westminster City Council.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to live projects while developing competencies aligned with professional institutions such as RICS, APM, ICE, CIOB, and CIBSE.

We're looking for passionate and proactive individuals who are eager to learn and grow. You'll need to be studying towards a degree in a relevant technical discipline such as Building, Construction, Surveying, Engineering, or Project Management.

Key attributes include:

• A self-motivated approach with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different audiences
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to inclusion and respect
• Confidence in planning, organising, and problem-solving to support project success
• An understanding of teamwork and leadership principles

Alongside your salary of £25,928, House of Commons contributes £7,511 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. We offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 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.

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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security: Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive working environment.