Capital Works Manager
Marx Memorial Library Closing date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026
- Part time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Tasks and Responsibilities
Project Management and Coordination
Act as the principal day-to-day client representative for the project.
Maintain and regularly update the project programme and critical path.
Coordinate activity across capital works programme playing a key role in the Project Team
Ensure effective communication between staff, consultants, contractors and Trustees.
Establish review, approval, reporting and decision-making processes.
Organise and service project meetings, ensuring actions are recorded and followed through.
Support the Director and Trustees in strategic decision making relating to project delivery.
Capital Works Delivery
Work closely with architects, design teams and contractors throughout the delivery period.
Monitor delivery against programme, budget and quality standards.
Coordinate requests for information, approvals and variations.
Assess the impact of changes to scope, programme or budget and advise the Director accordingly.
Support procurement of specialist consultants, contractors and suppliers where required.
Attend site meetings and monitor progress on behalf of the client.
Ensure that snagging, defects and handover processes are effectively managed.
National Lottery Heritage Fund Reporting
Coordinate reporting and payment requests to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Ensure information is collected, collated and submitted in the required formats and timescales.
Support evaluation and monitoring activity across the project.
Maintain appropriate records and documentation relating to grant compliance and audit requirements.
Programme, Budget and Risk Management
Maintain and regularly review the project risk register.
Monitor project expenditure alongside the Director and finance staff.
Ensure emerging risks and cost pressures are identified and escalated appropriately.
Support cashflow forecasting and financial reporting requirements.
Maintain project documentation and decision logs.
Job Requirements
Experience managing capital projects through delivery and completion.
Experience working with architects, contractors and professional design teams.
Experience of programme management, risk management and budget monitoring.
Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Experience preparing reports for funders, boards or senior stakeholders.
Experience working on projects supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund or similar funders.
Understanding of procurement and contract management processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Competence in Microsoft Office and project management software.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Capital Works Manager
- Salary: £40k-£50k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026
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Location:
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Job: Capital Works Manager
Job: Capital Works Manager
Organisation: Marx Memorial Library
Postcode: EC1R 0DU
How to Apply
Download job pack here https://www.marx-memorial-library.org.uk/about/working-and-volunteering-mml
Please submit:
• a covering letter (max two sides of A4) outlining your interest in the role; details of relevant experience and examples of comparable projects against the person specification.
• an up-to-date CV (max three sides of A4).
Applications should be sent to:
Meirian Jump
Director
Marx Memorial Library & Workers' School
[email protected]
by midnight on Wednesday 28 October
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- Contact name: Meirian Jump
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Marx Memorial Library
Founded in 1933, the Marx Memorial Library & Workers' School is Britain's leading centre for the study of Marxism, labour history and socialist thought.
The Library holds nationally significant archive, library and object collections documenting the history of labour movements, political activism, international solidarity and working-class education in Britain and internationally.
The organisation was awarded Archive Service Accreditation in 2025.