Project Manager

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online Cardiff, Wales May 13, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

Project Manager focuses on key responsibilities include job planning, risk management, scoping and development of works, procurement and pricing, contractor supervision and performance monitoring.

What the role involves

  • Key responsibilities include job planning, risk management, scoping and development of works, procurement and pricing, contractor supervision and performance monitoring.
  • Ensure all works are delivered safely, to specification, within agreed timescales and budgets, and in line with relevant legislation and internalernance requirements.
  • Liaise with, or undertake the duties of, the Principal Designer, ensuring fullpliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
  • Regular site visits, stakeholder meetings and coordination with external contractors will form a core part of the role, alongside accurate reporting and performance monitoring thro.

Skills and requirements

  • Strong technical knowledge of general building construction and mechanical & electrical maintenance.
  • Experience managing budgets, cost control, estimating and financial reporting.
  • Ideally hold a construction, building, maintenance or property‑related qualification and a recognised project management qualification ( PRINCE2 or equivalent).
  • An IOSH construction safety qualification (ormitment to achieve one) and a full driving licence are required.

Confirmed role details

  • Undertake effective contract management, site supervision and cost control, including valuation checks, financial reporting and agreement of final accounts.
  • Experience of planned and responsive maintenance, contract administration and site supervision.
  • 6 Month FTC within a stable and well‑structured organisation with an opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Candidate fit

  • Ownership, planning discipline, stakeholder communication, and practical delivery judgement.

Additional role context

  • As Project Manager – Direct Delivery, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of building maintenance and improvement works across a varied property portfolio.
  • Projects will range from planned maintenance to responsive works, requiring strong coordination, technical oversight and stakeholder management from inception through topletion.
  • Also includes assisting with feasibility studies and supporting wider capital and maintenance programmes.
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