Job Description
What you'll be doing
Are you a proactive project manager who enjoys delivering complex projects in a unique environment? Join our PMST Projects team and help maintain and enhance the historic Parliamentary Estate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Westminster.
You'll lead a range of building services projects from concept through design, procurement, construction and handover. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, consultants and contractors, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest standards. This is a great opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a complex estate, contributing to the ongoing operation and improvement of Parliament while helping preserve its historic significance.
This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.
Find out more about working at the House of Commons.
Why Join us?
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:
- 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.
What we're looking for:
- A relevant qualification in a construction-related discipline (NVQ Level 4 or equivalent) or significant equivalent experience in building services or construction project delivery.
- Strong knowledge of construction, refurbishment or conservation projects, including experience of CDM regulations and construction contracts.
- Experience managing procurement processes and overseeing consultants and contractors to deliver projects to time, cost and quality standards.
- Confidence in managing budgets, including monitoring costs and handling change control.
Next Steps and Additional Information
CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500-word limit.
Hear directly from our colleagues about the meaningful work they do and the unique environment you could be part of below:
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More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament
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.
