Chester Zoo - Project Lead - Major Projects

Chester Zoo is not just an amazing, award- winning visitor attraction that’s home

As Project Lead (Major Projects), you’ll report to the Facilities and Development Director, and will be supporting the

to 20,000 incredible animals inside 128 acres of stunning gardens. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an

Executive Team in delivering the Strategic Development

extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.

Plan; you will lead, manage, and deliver major strategic projects , initially working specifically on the multimillion-pound Grasslands project and will be involved in future masterplanning for the Zoo’s strategic development plan. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of leading complex estate development projects from inception to completion in a Lead Project Manager role. You will have strong commercial and technical skills, with experience of procuring and managing design and consultant teams as well as major construction contracts. Exceptional stakeholder management skills and an enthusiasm and passion for the delivery of the project are crucial to be a successful in the role.

A £multi-million capital development project, Grasslands will be an extensive new mixed species African savannah attraction, with overnight accommodation and a restaurant, and is the next step in Chester Zoo’s ambitious strategic development plan.

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