Project Manager – Conservation & Heritage
Location: Droitwich with travel across the West Midlands
Salary: £60,000 + attractive package
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for conservation and heritage construction? Do you have a proven track record of delivering complex restoration projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship?
We are working in partnership with a respected specialist contractor, based in Oswestry, to recruit an experienced Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of prestigious conservation and heritage developments across the West Midlands.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering high-quality restoration and conservation work on significant historic buildings and properties, working alongside a range of respected local and national heritage trusts.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing multiple developments across the West Midlands, with approximately 75% of your time dedicated to a flagship heritage development in Droitwich.
You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the exacting standards required for specialist conservation work.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing multiple conservation and heritage projects across the West Midlands.
* Taking a lead role on a flagship development in Droitwich, ensuring the successful delivery of the project from start to completion.
* Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and other key stakeholders.
* Managing project programmes, budgets, resources and contractual requirements.
* Maintaining exceptional standards of quality, workmanship and health and safety.
* Working closely with clients, conservation specialists and relevant heritage stakeholders.
* Ensuring all works comply with conservation requirements, listed building considerations and relevant regulations.
* Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and implementing effective solutions.
* Providing regular progress reports and maintaining strong working relationships with all parties involved.
About You
We are looking for a Project Manager who has a genuine understanding of the challenges and specialist requirements associated with conservation and heritage construction.
To be considered, you will need:
* A strong and demonstrable background in conservation and heritage construction.
* Proven experience managing construction, restoration or refurbishment projects.
* The ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining control of programme, cost and quality.
* Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
* A sound understanding of traditional building methods, heritage materials and conservation principles.
* Strong commercial awareness and excellent organisational skills.
* The confidence to communicate effectively with clients, consultants and project teams.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a genuine passion for preserving historic buildings.
Experience working on listed buildings or projects involving heritage trusts would be particularly advantageous.
What's on Offer?
* £60,000 basic salary
* Attractive additional package
* The opportunity to manage a portfolio of prestigious heritage developments.
* A key role on a flagship conservation project in Droitwich.
* The chance to work with respected local and national heritage organisations.
* The opportunity to contribute to the preservation and restoration of significant historic buildings.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in conservation and heritage work and are looking for your next challenge, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. All applications will be treated in confidence