Buildings & Contracts Manager

Company: National Museum Directors' Council
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We’re looking for an exceptional Buildings & Contracts Manager to lead the care, maintenance and development of our unique property portfolio. From major restoration projects and conservation works to fire safety improvements and infrastructure upgrades, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on some of the country’s most significant heritage assets.

This is a strategic and hands‑on role where you’ll play a key part in protecting and enhancing our historic estate.

You’ll lead the planning and delivery of maintenance programmes, manage capital projects, oversee specialist contractors and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities as you help ensure our buildings remain safe, sustainable and fit for the future.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading and delivering planned, preventative and reactive maintenance programmes across our historic sites.
  • Developing and implementing a five-year maintenance strategy that balances conservation, sustainability and value for money.
  • Commissioning and managing condition surveys, using findings to inform long‑term asset planning and investment.
  • Overseeing conservation, repair and improvement projects from concept through to completion, following the RIBA Plan of Work.

You’ll be a knowledgeable and proactive property professional with a passion for heritage buildings and a track record of delivering successful maintenance and capital projects.

You’ll Bring

  • Strong expertise in building maintenance, conservation and repair.
  • Experience preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
  • Sound knowledge of planning legislation, listed buildings and heritage regulations.
  • The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.

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Posted: October 18th, 2026