Evesham Town Council is seeking a Client Side Project Manager for a grant-funded restoration project on the Almonry Museum, a Grade 1 listed building currently on the Heritage at Risk Register

Evesham Town Council is seeking a Client Side Project Manager for the Almonry Restoration Project.

The proposed budget for this project is £2.4m. The fee for the Project Manager will not exceed £50,000. The contract is to end in March 2027. The successful individual/company will have demonstrable experience and knowledge of working on Grade 1 listed/Heritage at Risk (HAR) buildings and managing complex projects.

A Museum Estate and Development Fund grant (MEND) has been secured from Arts Council England to fund the extensive scheme of works.

The works required include: • Removing and replacing the Cotswold Stone Roof • Replacing all cementitious material in the infill panels • Repairing and replacing the timber frame • Removing all cementitious material in the stone and brickwork • Replacement of all rainwater goods • Replacement of all heating and lighting to improve energy efficiency • Improvements to foul and rainwater drainage • Improvements to access • Improvements to existing toilet facilities • Repairing and making all doors and windows weathertight • Improvements to garden paths and repair of the boundary wall

The principle objective of this project is to repair, restore, preserve and conserve this precious building. The Almonry is a key part of the history of this market town and the success of this project will ensure its future.

The MEND funded Almonry Project is a large-scale complex project requiring specialist expertise and knowledge. In the first instance Evesham Town Council will appoint a Project Manager (individual or company) to oversee the project from start up to completion. The Project Manager will be expected to use Prince2 or similar project management methodologies.

Applicants for this role must have demonstrable experience of managing a repair and restoration project within a Grade 1 listing/Heritage at Risk context, as has experience of managing a project on a similar scale. The project is to be delivered on a fixed budget and is to be completed by end March 2027. You will be contracted by Evesham Town Council and will be expected to adhere to all Council policies and procedures including procurement, Health and Safety etc.

Please refer to the attached document "Additional Information and Application Form".

How to Apply Applicants should email an expression of interest to Almonry Manager, Ashleigh Jayes at [email protected] Applicants should then complete the entire Application document and return it by email no later than 5pm on Wednesday 14th August 2024. Please send application documents to the Almonry Manager Ashleigh Jayes at [email protected]

Please refer to the attached document "Additional Information and Application Form".