Senior Capital Projects Manager

Merrifield Consultants; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Capital Projects Manager to lead high-profile projects within a prestigious art gallery in Central London. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a landmark institution, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing complex capital projects, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a strategic mindset. Join a creative environment that values innovation and public engagement, and make a significant impact on the arts and heritage scene.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-value capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction law and planning regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and delivery of capital projects.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and procurement processes.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Construction Law Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Construction

Professional Membership (RICS, CIOB, APM)

Job description

Senior Capital Projects Manager
Prestigious Art Gallery Central London 65,000 - 75,000 per annum Permanent, Full-Time

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a world-renowned art gallery to recruit a Senior Capital Projects Manager. This is a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of high-profile capital projects within a prestigious cultural institution at the heart of London's arts and heritage scene.

This is a critical role for an experienced capital projects professional who thrives on leading complex developments, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and innovation.

Role Details

• Location: Central London (Hybrid working available)
• Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and delivery of large-scale capital projects across the gallery estate.
• Contribute to the planning of the refurbishment of the estate including budget forecasting for the 5-year planning process.
• Achieve sign off through engaging the key stakeholders at the key RIBA stages throughout the lifespan of the project
• Collaborate with internal departments, contractors, consultants and funders to ensure all stages of projects meet organisational and regulatory standards.
• Oversee procurement processes, project governance, and budgetary control.
• Manage construction activity on-site to ensure health, safety, and quality compliance.
• Deliver projects that reflect the gallery's mission, values, and architectural heritage.

Person Specification

• Proven experience managing high-value, complex capital or estate development projects.
• Strong working knowledge of UK construction law, planning regulations, and procurement frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate confidently across all levels.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Degree-qualified in construction, engineering, project management or a related field; professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, APM) is desirable.
• Experience in the arts, heritage or not-for-profit sector is advantageous, though not essential.

This is a rare chance to shape the future of a landmark institution, working within an environment that values creativity, history and public engagement.

To apply, please submit your CV via Merrifield Consultants.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.