Project Manager
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Set fee |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Robert Burns Ellisland Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust (RBET) is seeking a strategic, client-side Project Manager to lead “Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne”. This major heritage regeneration project focuses on the A-listed farm where Robert Burns wrote his most famous works.
The Role
You will provide senior-level oversight during RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design). Key duties include:
- Leadership: Managing the RIBA Stage 4 programme, design freeze, and reporting to Trustees.
- Conservation: Ensuring all technical designs and cost decisions align strictly with the project’s Conservation Plan.
- Coordination: Overseeing a multidisciplinary team to ensure survey data is fully integrated into the design.
- Compliance: Providing independent assurance that procurement is transparent and meets the requirements of major funders like the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).
Candidate Profile
- Experience: Senior client-side project management background.
- Heritage Expertise: Proven track record with A-listed buildings and Conservation Plans.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of RIBA Stage 4 and procurement governance.
- Funding: Familiarity with publicly funded projects (specifically NLHF).
Apply with a cover letter outlining your specific interest in Ellisland and this role, along with an up-to-date CV to admin@ellislandfarm.co.uk.
The Role
You will provide senior-level oversight during RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design). Key duties include:
- Leadership: Managing the RIBA Stage 4 programme, design freeze, and reporting to Trustees.
- Conservation: Ensuring all technical designs and cost decisions align strictly with the project’s Conservation Plan.
- Coordination: Overseeing a multidisciplinary team to ensure survey data is fully integrated into the design.
- Compliance: Providing independent assurance that procurement is transparent and meets the requirements of major funders like the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).
Candidate Profile
- Experience: Senior client-side project management background.
- Heritage Expertise: Proven track record with A-listed buildings and Conservation Plans.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of RIBA Stage 4 and procurement governance.
- Funding: Familiarity with publicly funded projects (specifically NLHF).
Apply with a cover letter outlining your specific interest in Ellisland and this role, along with an up-to-date CV to admin@ellislandfarm.co.uk.