Project Manager – Construction / Education – £80m Project – Tier 1 Contractor – Barry
We are recruiting for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor on a flagship £80m education project in South Wales (Barry, commutable from Swansea, Cardiff and surrounding areas).
This is a senior Project Manager role, working closely with a Project Director and acting as No.2 on site, with responsibility for the successful delivery of a large-scale building project from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
• Project management of a major education / building construction project
• Leading, managing and motivating site and project teams
• Managing programme, quality, health & safety and commercial performance
• Client liaison and stakeholder management
• Coordinating subcontractors and supply chain
• Reporting on progress, cost and risk to senior management
• Representing the main contractor on site
Candidate Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contractor environment
• Track record of delivering construction projects valued at £20m+
• Strong leadership, people management and communication skills
• Solid commercial awareness and programme control experience
• Background in major building projects (education, healthcare or commercial beneficial)
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
What’s on Offer:
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Performance-related bonus
• Long-term work with a secure Tier 1 contractor
• Excellent career progression and professional development
• Opportunity to deliver a high-profile education project with lasting community impact
This role would suit a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Construction Project Manager seeking a major project with a market-leading contractor in Wales.
To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion