Client Project Manager (Capital Projects)

Job Summary

The British Museum is hiring a Client Project Manager to help deliver major capital projects at the heart of one of the world’s greatest cultural institutions.

Job Description

This role involves leading high-profile construction and infrastructure projects within our iconic Grade I listed building. As part of the Estates and Capital Projects department, you will have the opportunity to work various projects such as our Energy Centre Programme or the redevelopment of the Western Range project. From Masterplan developments to essential building and MEP upgrades, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while keeping the Museum open to millions of visitors each year. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced project manager who thrives in complex, multi stakeholder environments and is motivated by the challenge of safeguarding and enhancing a nationally significant heritage estate.

Job Requirements

PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification ideally with Membership of (or working towards) a Built Environment Professional Body or Association. Proven experience delivering capital or construction projects within a public institution or similar large, complex organisation. Demonstrable procurement and contract management experience, ideally within a museum or heritage organisation. Strong track record of budget management and resource planning. Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams. Experience of integrating inputs to the projects across internal client departments, stakeholders, third party service providers, external designers etc. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills

Job Responsibilities

Manage and deliver Museum capital construction projects according to best practice project management standards, the RIBA Plan of Work, and using the Museum's Project Management methodology, from inception to completion and final handover to the Client. Develop, manage and coordinate internal and external project stakeholder teams in support of projects. Procure the services of, liaise with and/or manage external consultants and suppliers ensuring that proposed procurement strategies satisfy the Museum procurement rules. Manage and coordinator public facing projects ensuring that the development of the design and interpretive aspects of the project are fully integrated into the rest of the project development process. Manage the evaluation, selection and use of innovative technologies including energy saving and sustainable measure in support of nominated projects. Oversee the application of VFM techniques, assisting with their review and development.

Useful Links

Apply now via the British Museum website

Job Overview

Job Title: Client Project Manager (Capital Projects)
Salary: £40k-£50k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Museums
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Client Project Manager (Capital Projects)

Organisation: The British Museum

Postcode: WC1B 3DG

How to Apply

All applications must be made via the British Museum website.

Contact name: Anna George
Contact email: [email protected]

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About The British Museum

Founded in 1753, the British Museum was the first national public museum in the world. From the outset it was a museum of the world, for the world, and this idea still lies at the heart of the Museum's mission today. The collection tells the stories of cultures across the world, from the dawn of human history, over two million years ago, to the present.

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