Job Description
Project Manager (Construction) | Cardiff, Up To £45,091 DOE
Your new company You’ll be joining a public sector organisation within the Design, Construction and Maintenance (DCM) service, responsible for delivering a wide range of building and refurbishment projects across a varied public sector estate. The team supports schools, corporate buildings, listed assets and live operational sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, sustainably and to the highest standard. This is a collaborative estate-focused environment with a clear commitment to improving service delivery, asset performance and long‑term building conditions.
Your new role You will lead the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple building maintenance and refurbishment projects (typically £70–£80k, up to £1m), managing all stages from early planning to handover, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and in line with statutory, safety and quality requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing end‑to‑end delivery of building projects across the Council’s estate- Scoping, planning, design development and procurement of works- Supervising and managing contractors on‑site, ensuring safety, quality, time and cost targets are met- Acting as — or liaising in the role of — Principal Designer (CDM)- Leading internal multi‑disciplinary teams and commissioning external professional services where required- Managing contract administration including valuations, variations and final accounts- Monitoring budgets, costs and KPIs using the works management system- Chairing and attending site, client and stakeholder meetings- Managing handover, documentation and practical completion- Responding professionally to stakeholder queries or complaints- Working across a varied public sector estate including schools, offices, listed buildings and live operational sites- Supporting the wider Direct Delivery / Estates team in driving continuous service improvement
What you'll need to succeed You will be an experienced construction Project Manager with:- A construction related degree (or equivalent experience)- A strong background delivering building maintenance, refurbishment or capital works projects- Knowledge of building standards, design, construction methods and professional services- Good understanding of building contracts, procurement routes and contract administration- Experience supervising contractors and managing works on live, operational or public sector sites- CDM knowledge and the ability to act as (or liaise with) the Principal Designer- Strong organisational ability to manage a varied and evolving workload- Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels- Beneficial: practical understanding of building trades (e.g. roofing, fencing, M&E)- Background in commercial or public sector environments (no housing required)
What you'll get in return - Salary £40,777 – £45,091 (Hybrid)- Local government pension scheme and generous annual leave- Professional development and support towards training and qualifications- Opportunity to work on varied, meaningful public sector projects- Supportive team culture and ongoing career progression
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