Estates Project Manager

Full-time: 35 hours per week
Salary range: £38,856 per annum inclusive of London Allowance
Contract type: Fixed-term 8 months commencing 1 Sept 2025
Hybrid work: available with at least 3 days in the Academy

The Royal Academy of Music is one of the world's leading conservatoires. It prides itself on being stimulating, forward looking and a friendly environment with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 50 countries. Based in central London adjacent to Regent's Park, we have trained musicians to the highest professional standards since 1822 and we are firmly focused on developing tomorrow's musical leaders in disciplines including classical, jazz, composition, and musical theatre.

The Estates department is responsible for the safe operation of all property under the Academy portfolio. We are a small but busy team focused on delivering the best customer service.

This temporary position will be an 8-month fixed-term contract. You will work with both the Estates team and the wider SMT for the management and completion of all designated projects from design and build, JCT and smaller independent projects from preparation through to completion stages whilst always ensuring and protecting the Academy's position in respect of cost, value for money, compliance, statutory building regulations and H&S. The Project Manager plays a critical role in overseeing and managing all aspects of projects within the organisation. The Project Manager also serves as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, facilitates communication between team members, and coordinates resources to achieve project objectives. Additionally, the Project Manager is tasked with identifying and mitigating risks, resolving issues, and ensuring adherence to project management best practices and methodologies.

We are looking for a collaborative team-player with excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with stakeholders and contractors on all levels. Our ideal candidate would be AutoCAD proficient and have a good understanding of structural drawing and M&E Schematics.

More information and an online application are available on

Completed applications must be received by 23.59 on Sunday 6 July 2025
Interviews are expected to take place on-site on Monday 21 July 2025.

The Academy accepts applications from non-UK citizens who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that the Academy is unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role, as this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.

Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.

The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups in these roles. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for students.