Senior Project Manager

Company: Zest4Talent
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Heritage & Cultural Project Manager – London (Hybrid)

London (2 days from home / 3 days office or site)

Up to £75,000 (depending on experience)

We’re working with a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy to recruit a Senior Heritage & Cultural Project Manager to join their growing London team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something genuinely exciting, joining a business with a strong reputation in the sector and playing a key role in shaping and growing a team delivering some of the UK’s most interesting heritage and cultural projects.

️ The Role

You’ll lead the delivery of capital projects ranging from £500k to £40m across the heritage and cultural sectors. This includes working on high-profile refurbishments, conservation projects and new developments, managing projects from early-stage concept through to completion.

You’ll be responsible for:

Leading projects across all stages, particularly RIBA Stages 1 & 2

Managing clients, consultants and contractors

Overseeing programme, risk and financial management

Chairing meetings and driving project delivery

Supporting junior team members and contributing to team growth

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in heritage and/or cultural projects (essential)

Strong background in project delivery across refurbishment, conservation or new build

Experience of contract administration (JCT and/or NEC)

Confident managing stakeholders, clients and multidisciplinary teams

Experience across the full project lifecycle

Ideally chartered (MRICS, MCIOB) or working towards

Why This Role?

Be part of a growing London team with real influence

Work on meaningful, high-profile heritage projects

Join a business with strong sustainability values

Clear opportunity for progression and long-term development

Hybrid working and supportive, collaborative culture

If you’re passionate about heritage, enjoy leading projects, and want to be part of a growing, ambitious team contact;

Matt – 07968 441234

matt@zest4talent.co.uk

All applications are handled with the strictest of confidence.

If you do not hear from us within seven days, then your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Zest4Talent are a specialist recruitment agency working on behalf of our clients. Zest4Talent values inclusivity and diversity and are committed to promote equal opportunities for all our candidates.

All our consultants are Recruitment and Employment confederation trained and accredited

Posted: April 1st, 2026