Development Manager

Public Sector; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Cardiff is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a significant housing development project. This role involves managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with planning obligations, and overseeing the delivery of a 74-unit residential scheme. Candidates must have a proven track record in managing large-scale housing projects and possess strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position is full-time, with a fixed-term contract of six months.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering new build housing schemes, ideally high-rise or mixed-tenure projects of similar scale (50+ units).
• Strong experience in procurement, public contract regulations, and appointing multidisciplinary consultants.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating and managing Section 106 agreements or similar planning obligations.
• Ability to manage on-site activities, including regular site visits and oversight of handovers.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with local authorities and contractors in Wales.
• Strong commercial acumen, with skills in budget management, risk mitigation, and project viability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a large-scale housing project, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality and budget requirements.
• Oversee procurement processes, including appointing Employers Agents, legal services, Clerk of Works, valuers, and other consultants.
• Negotiate and manage Section 106 agreements, ensuring compliance with planning obligations.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with local authorities, contractors, and consultants for effective project delivery.
• Manage project budgets and viability assessments, focusing on cost-efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement experience

Risk management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Project Manager – Housing Development (Cardiff)

Location: Cardiff and Bridgend areas, with regular site visits
Contract: 6-month fixed-term, full-time (36 hours/week)
Start Date: As soon as possible, no later than mid-November 2025
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major housing development project in Cardiff, involving the delivery of a 74-unit residential scheme set for completion in Spring 2026. The role focuses on overseeing new build schemes, managing procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with planning obligations, including Section 106 agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a large-scale housing project, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality and budget requirements, with frequent site visits to manage handovers.

• Oversee procurement processes, including appointing Employers Agents, legal services, Clerk of Works, valuers, and other consultants to support the development programme.

• Negotiate and manage Section 106 agreements, ensuring compliance with planning obligations and securing necessary contributions to meet project goals.

• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and provide regular updates to stakeholders, maintaining alignment with organisational objectives.

• Collaborate with local authorities, contractors, and consultants to ensure regulatory compliance and effective project delivery.

• Manage project budgets and viability assessments, focusing on cost-efficiency and value for money without direct line management responsibilities.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven track record in delivering new build housing schemes, ideally high-rise or mixed-tenure projects of similar scale (50+ units).

• Strong experience in procurement, public contract regulations, and appointing multidisciplinary consultants.

• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating and managing Section 106 agreements or similar planning obligations.

• Ability to manage on-site activities, including regular site visits and oversight of handovers.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with local authorities and contractors in Wales.

• Strong commercial acumen, with skills in budget management, risk mitigation, and project viability assessments.

Additional Information

• The role requires travel to sites in Cardiff and Bridgend as needed.

• No line management responsibilities.

• A clean driving licence is preferred.