National Project Manager (Capital Projects) in Swindon, Wiltshire

Location: UK-wide | Hybrid / Remote
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term until 31 March 2027 (4 months contract)

We are looking for an experienced National Projects Manager to lead the development of a major capital project addressing the archaeological archives crisis across England.

You will drive the development of the business case for a proposed National Archaeological Archives Centre, working with internal teams, external consultants and contractors to progress this nationally significant project.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a complex project combining construction, heritage and strategic project management.

• Leading the planning and development of a major capital project.
• Managing business case development, procurement, tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Overseeing consultants, contractors, budgets, risks and project milestones.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM, health and safety, JCT contracts and statutory requirements.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Managing project reporting, governance and assurance processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery and ways of working.

• A relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing complex construction and capital projects, ideally within public-sector estates.
• Experience of refurbishments, fit-outs, building services or specialist storage facilities.
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts, procurement, budgets and risk management.
• Understanding of CDM 2015, Building Regulations, planning legislation and statutory compliance.
• Familiarity with the RIBA Plan of Work and public-sector project governance.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

You'll be commercially aware, well organised and confident managing multidisciplinary teams and competing priorities.

A great opportunity to lead the development of a nationally important capital project, working with a wide range of specialists and stakeholders to make a lasting contribution to England's archaeological heritage.

Working arrangements: National office, hybrid or remote working options available.