Capital Project Manager (Programme delivery)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Cardiff to lead the delivery of major capital projects across the estate. You will oversee a portfolio of strategic initiatives and shape the organisation's development in estate and infrastructure.

This permanent role offers senior responsibility with opportunity to move into broader programme delivery and drive improvements across project delivery processes.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Construction, Surveying, Engineering or Project Management.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of construction procurement routes and contract administration.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial, financial and governance experience.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership through APM, CIOB, RICS or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Developing project strategies and delivery plans.
• Managing project teams and external consultants.
• Leading procurement and tender processes.
• Managing programme budgets and reporting.
• Overseeing governance and risk management activities.
• Presenting to senior leadership teams and project boards.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed objectives.
• Driving continuous improvement in project delivery processes.

Education

Degree-qualified in Construction, Surveying, Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Employer:

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Location:

Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5BT

Pay:

£60,000 to £70,000 per year, Up to £70,000 DOE

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

05/11/2026

About this job

Your new company An established organisation with a significant capital investment programme is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major projects across their estate.

Working within a client-side environment, you will oversee a portfolio of strategically important projects and play a key role in shaping the future development of the organisation's estate and infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to move into a broader programme delivery position with increased strategic responsibility.

Your new role You will lead the delivery of high-value capital projects from inception through to completion and provide leadership across wider programme activities.

Projects may include: New-build developments Major refurbishment projects Campus developments M&E estate improvement projects Sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives Strategic capital investment programmes Key responsibilities include: Developing project strategies and delivery plans.

Managing project teams and external consultants.

Leading procurement and tender processes.

Managing programme budgets and reporting.

Overseeing governance and risk management activities.

Presenting to senior leadership teams and project boards.

Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed objectives.

Driving continuous improvement in project delivery processes.

What you'll need to succeed Degree-qualified in Construction, Surveying, Engineering or Project Management.

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Knowledge of construction procurement routes and contract administration.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Strong commercial, financial and governance experience.

Chartered status or working towards chartership through APM, CIOB, RICS or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Experience within Higher Education, Local Government, Healthcare, or other complex commercial estates environments would be highly desirable.

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