Projects Coordinator: Construction

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Full-time
Hybrid (at least 4 days per week on-site in Bloomsbury, London with occasional travel to other sites)
Permanent
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 11 May 2026

*Please note that we may need to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have started an application, you will be notified in advance, but we encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to be considered.*

About the role

The British Museum is seeking a Projects Coordinator: Construction to support the delivery of construction and capital projects across its nationally significant museum estate.

Working closely with project managers, operations colleagues and external contractors, you will play a vital role in ensuring works are carefully coordinated, safely delivered and sensitively managed within an occupied heritage environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, a collaborative approach and an interest in the heritage and museum sector to contribute to the care, development and improvement of historic buildings and public spaces.

About you

You will be an organised and proactive individual, comfortable working in a dynamic, project-based environment and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.

  • NVQ Level 3, CSCS card or equivalent.
  • Able to read CAD drawings with an understanding of health & safety practices and CDM requirements is desirable.
  • Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office.
  • Experience in a support or coordination role within a complex organisation, ideally within a construction management or regulatory environment.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and communicate effectively with colleagues and contractors.
  • A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to develop new skills.

Key areas of responsibility

You will provide day-to-day logistical and operational support to the Capital Development team, including:

  • Coordinating access for contractors and consultants across multiple museum sites.
  • Managing contractor and project-related enquiries via a central access inbox.
  • Preparing and submitting permits to work in line with museum policies and procedures.
  • Delivering site inductions for new contractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
  • Arrange for museum-wide communications about upcoming works, including internal briefings and local neighbourhood notifications
  • Attending coordination meetings and reporting on forthcoming project activity.
  • Undertaking site walk-bys during construction to monitor safe working practices, housekeeping and access arrangements.
  • Assisting with project handovers and managing project elements under direction.

The role requires flexibility, as workloads will vary depending on project stages. Occasional early mornings, evenings or weekend working may be needed to support site activity.

The Masterplan

The British Museum is undertaking its biggest transformation since its founding nearly 300 years ago. This physical and intellectual transformation includes large scale building and gallery transformation, new ways of connecting with audiences and different ways of working. As we look towards this exciting future, we remain guided by the words of our founder Hans Sloane - who dreamed of a museum connecting all arts and sciences, which would be accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Benefits

At the British Museum, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do and have designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary. Our full list of benefits can be found here, but we’ve outlined some highlights below:

  • Free exhibition entry for you and guests, exclusive private views, ICOM and reciprocal museum access.
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days (and +5 days after 10 years).
  • Social and wellbeing perks including Staff parties, social clubs, CSSC sports and leisure, and support from the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship.
  • Peer support and allyship with five diversity networks for community.
  • Learning and development through courses, mentoring and Athena as well as support for professional qualifications.
  • Civil Service Pension Scheme with a secure, inflation‑linked defined benefit.
  • Interest‑free loans including season ticket, rental deposit and bicycle loans.

Our Values

Our values drive everything we do, from how we handle our objects to how we work in our team to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered:

  • Care Deeply
  • Embrace the Unknown
  • Spark Curiosity
  • Value Many Voices

These are a core part of how we recruit. Throughout the application, interview and selection process, we look for examples of how candidates demonstrate these behaviours in their own work and experiences. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with our values and reflect them in your application.

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