Masterplan Project Director (Capital Projects), Science Museum

Masterplan Project Director (Capital Projects), Science Museum

Deadline 6 Apr 2026 Organisation Science Museum Job title Masterplan Project Director (Capital Projects) Location London Salary £64,000-£68,000 per annum

Are you ready to lead capital projects that transform spaces, shape visitor experiences, and deliver lasting change in a world class cultural environment?

Aboutus

The Science Museum'sMasterplan is an ambitious programme of capital projects which is transforming ourvisitors' experiences through beautiful and well crafted design.Fromnewpermanent galleries to enhancedfacilities and experiences,you will be part of thestep change in Science Museum Group's aspiration to engage with the best design practicesto deliverexceptionalvisitor experiences.

Since 2011, the Masterplan has transformedover50% of the Museum's galleries and public spaces.Projects such as Energy Revolution: The Adani GreenEnergyGallery, Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery,and Medicine: the Welcome galleries providevisitors with world class galleries and public spaces, improvedfacilitiesand thoughtful interpretation interventions.And we still have more to come!

The scale of this ambition is matched across each of the Group's sites, withtransformationalprogrammes underway in The National Railway Museum, the National Collections Centre, the Science and Industry Museum and the National Science and Media Museum.

About the role

AsMasterplanProject Director, you will work within the groupwide Masterplan team to deliver new galleriesandpublic spaces to transform the visitor experience at the Science Museum.TheMasterplanProject Directorwillberesponsible fordeliveringprojectsthrough allRIBAstages,from brief definition through construction to handover, leading teams of internal colleagues and external design,constructionand fitoutprofessionals.

You willmaintaina complete overview and accountability for all aspects of projectsassigned to youandyouwill work collaboratively to ensure full integration and alignment with the Masterplan vision.You may alsohave the opportunity tolead or support feasibility work across other SMG sites.

We are currently recruiting for two Masterplan Project Director roles - one on a permanent basis and the other on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The roles can be worked up to 35 hours per week (with a minimum of 28 hours per week), Monday to Friday, and will be based at the Science Museum in London. As part of your application, please let us know which contract type you would prefer (permanent or fixed-term), or whether you would be open to either option, as well as the number of hours you would ideally want to work within the 28-35 hour range. Please include this information in your response to the application question in the Vacancy Information Pack.