The Palace of Westminster, one of the best recognised buildings in the world, needs essential restoration to preserve it for future generations. The Palace has a rich and remarkable history. Westminster Hall is over 900 years old and has been the scene of great moments in our country’s political life, covering 34 acres, and the size of more than 1,000 houses, there are 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases, three miles of passageways, four floors and 65 different levels. As well as being one of the UK’s biggest buildings it’s one of the nation’s busiest workplaces with thousands of people on site each day, from catering and security staff to MPs and Peers to experts keeping this iconic building running.
The Restoration and Renewal Programme is carrying out the tens of thousands of hours of complex building surveys and investigations needed to inform future decisions on the restoration work needed. We’ve already engaged teams of architects, engineers, project managers and contractors who will shape the future direction of the work. Restoring Parliament is already boosting UK industries, and the restoration will use UK materials wherever possible and create jobs and apprenticeships across the country, from engineering and high-tech design to traditional crafts such as carpentry and stonemasonry.
The following skills and experience are essential to your success in this role:
Recognised university degree in architecture, engineering, surveying, or other relevant building design related discipline
Working towards becoming Chartered Member of an appropriate professional institution such as RIBA, RICS, CIBSE, CIOB, IStructE
Evidence of balanced judgment in anticipating and solving complex technical problems
Developed skills in written and verbal communications, contributing at meetings/workshops, creation of presentations and the ability to interpret and present information clearly to a variety of audiences
Able to demonstrate technical design experience across a range of building design disciplines
Working knowledge of legislation relating to the latest building regulations including health and safety standards and best practice in delivery of restoration and renewal type works within a heritage building environment
Highly organised with computer literacy skills including the ability to create and maintain databases, trackers and spreadsheets
Understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work 2020
Salary circa £50,000 per annum, 1 year Fixed Term Contract
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
30 days holiday plus public holidays
Discretionary bonus scheme depending on both corporate and individual performance
Life assurance of 4 x salary death in service
Group Income Protection
Pension – up to 10% employer contribution
Up to 5 days paid volunteering
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional Body Fees paid
Working in a hybrid / smart way
We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities in employment. We are building diverse teams and seek to attract and retain talented individuals from a range of backgrounds and cultures to join us on this hugely challenging and important project.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter, stating your suitability for the role and if you believe you have any current or potential conflicts of interest relating to this position.
We look forward to receiving your completed application by 12 noon on 18 March 2024.
Security
Successful candidates will be required to complete security vetting to a minimum Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level obtained through the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD). Candidates are required to pass these checks before a start date can be confirmed.
Applicants should also be aware that, depending on the role applied for, if they have resided outside of the UK for a total of more than two of the last five years, they may not be eligible for vetting.
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