AMS PSR

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

On behalf of DCMS, we are looking for a Senior Construction Project Manager (Inside IR35) for a 8 Month (Until end of December 2026) contract based in London (2 days per week on site).

CTC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. 

As a Senior Construction Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead construction delivery.
• Hold the contractor to account on scheduling and cost.
• Risk Management & Mitigation. Identify potential project roadblocks—such as permit delays or budget overruns and implement strategies to keep the project on track.
• Primary Liaison. Act as the main point of contact between the owner/developer and the design team (Architects/Engineers).
• Coordination between professional services, contractor, key stakeholders & DCMS.
• Regular reporting on progress to DCMS senior leaders.

Essential:

• Proven construction technical and methodology expertise.
• Proven financial management experience.
• An understanding of different contract suites e.g. JCT / NEC.
• Detailed scheduling knowledge e.g. Primavera, MS Project.
• Expert knowledge of Health and Safety law and regulations in a construction environment.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DCMS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

DE&I Commitment

DCMS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant 

DCMS guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".