Project Manager - Conservation/Restoration

Samuel James Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Project Manager for Heritage Conservation, focusing on managing and overseeing exciting projects across the UK. This role involves extensive client communication, project documentation, and leadership within a collaborative environment that values conservation efforts.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance (including dental and eye care)

21 days annual leave, increasing to 26

4% employer pension contribution

GBP500 annual training budget

GBP80 boot allowance

GBP100 tool allowance

Travel and mileage expenses covered

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within heritage, conservation or construction sectors in the UK.
• Commercial awareness in pricing, estimating, and quantity surveying preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly across office, site, and home locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of conservation projects from start to finish.
• Provide leadership and support to project teams across multiple sites.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance on all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Project Manager Heritage Conservation

Are you a skilled Project Manager with a passion for heritage, conservation or construction? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site role where no two projects are the same? We are looking for experienced individuals to manage a range of exciting conservation and restoration projects across the UK.
This role is based in Buckinghamshire, supporting teams working on architectural, stone masonry, plasterwork, and decorative arts projects ranging from historic churches and castles to listed buildings and public monuments. Project values range from GBP25,000 to GBP1 million.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of conservation projects from start to finish
• Provide leadership and support to project teams across multiple sites
• Deliver works on time, within budget and to exceptional quality standards
• Maintain consistent client communication and manage expectations
• Produce and oversee detailed reports, surveys and project documentation
• Support estimating, procurement and commercial contract management
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance on all sites
• Represent the business with professionalism and contribute to quality assurance

What We re Looking For:

• Proven experience in project management within heritage, conservation or construction sectors in the UK
• Commercial awareness pricing, estimating and quantity surveying knowledge preferred
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly across office, site and home locations
• Full UK driving licence preferred or working toward qualification

Benefits & Development:

• Private Medical Insurance (including dental and eye care)
• 21 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year (up to 26), plus bank holidays
• 4% employer pension contribution
• GBP500 annual training budget for personal development
• Quarterly CPD reviews and access to conferences and training
• GBP80 boot allowance and GBP100 tool allowance per year
• Travel and mileage expenses covered

Location: Somerset (Hybrid working: Office, Site & Home)
Salary: Up to GBP65,000 per annum (DOE) + Private Medical, Pension, Training Allowance, and more
Hours: Full-time, 39 hrs/week (Mon Fri, 8am 5pm) Flexible working by agreement

This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative and growing conservation-focused environment, where your leadership will help preserve the nation s architectural and artistic heritage.

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience in heritage or construction project management.