Project Manager - Heritage Masonry & Restoration

Overview:
Our client is seeking a commercially minded Project / Contracts Manager with specialist experience in Heritage Masonry and Restoration. They are looking for a professional who can manage all aspects of a project from award through to completion, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction Phase

• Manage design aspects of bespoke masonry and fixings, participating in design workshops

• Raise and manage technical queries and requests for information (RFI)

• Produce and agree project programming and sequencing

• Maintain procurement and project delivery schedules, including material orders

• Undertake risk assessments and produce/issue RAMS

Construction Phase

• Oversee foremen and supervisors to ensure projects are completed on time and within internal budgets

• Identify new risks and changes to project scope; price smaller value variations (larger variations priced by QS)

• Undertake valuations of works to date and agree monthly payments with the Commercial Director

• Review quality on-site, ensure remedial actions where necessary, and produce QA documentation and O&M information

Consultancy Services

• Assist with design management and manage any CDPs

• Conduct condition surveys and investigations, producing reports detailing recommended scopes of work and technical advice

• Advise on material selection where NBS does not specify, recommend detailing, and provide samples ahead of works on-site

Commercial / Financial Management

• Participate in CVR meetings and produce information as required

• Set internal cost plans and project targets, recording changes as they occur

• Manage day-to-day commercial aspects in accordance with the contract

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in Heritage Masonry and Restoration projects

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and valuations

• Excellent project management skills, including programming, procurement, and resource management

• Strong technical knowledge of masonry construction, detailing, and fixings

• Experience in producing risk assessments, RAMS, and QA documentation

• Ability to conduct condition surveys and produce clear, professional reports

• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

• Early career experience as a stonemason would be advantageous

Qualifications:

• Relevant construction qualification or equivalent experience in heritage masonry/construction management

• IOSH, SMSTS, or equivalent health and safety certification preferred