Estates Project & Programme Manager

The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a world-class visitor attraction, leading science research centre and commercial event space. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens, both in our London and Tring museums, spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually. 

We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world’s leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

 You will manage our Estate’s in-house Facilities Management (FM) Projects team alongside a portfolio of wider Museum Capital Programmes. 

 Taking responsibility for projects from initial proposal and feasibility through all subsequent project stages, and up to completion; you will also present project stages to stakeholders including senior decision-making boards. As a part of this, you will maintain a resource capacity plan, ensuring PM resources are appropriately resourced.

Acting as the Intelligent Client for projects across the Museum, you will provide support on all Estates matters particularly in relation to integration with existing infrastructure and services. Furthermore, to identify and manage problems, risks and issues which may affect the successful delivery of Museum projects. 

About you 

This role requires a professional working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of work, to ensure consultants/ contractors are producing information to the required level of detail to ensure successful project delivery. You will bring significant experience working as a project/programme manager at a senior level on Estates projects, from proposal to closure, in a multidisciplinary environment.

You must demonstrate an understanding of planning and co-ordination of Estates projects (infrastructure and planned maintenance) to ensure delivery of the services to the highest possible standards with the ability to identify, resolve and make recommendations to rectify issues.

With the ability to work to tight deadlines and be responsible for preparing accurate and concise reports and documentation, you will strong skills in producing high quality reports and written information. 

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 6 February 2020 Interviews will be held on: 17 or 18 Feb

To apply, please visit https://careers.nhm.ac.uk/ and upload your CV with a covering letter, which clearly outlines how you meet our person specification.