Post Contract Project Manager TAFF202

Taff Housing; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Taff Housing Association in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Post Contract Project Manager to lead the delivery of its development programme in Cardiff, from post-tender through handover and final account.

You will manage scheme budgets, risks and timelines, keep robust reporting, and strive for high levels of resident satisfaction; strong CDM and construction knowledge, plus excellent stakeholder engagement, are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience managing post-tender residential development schemes.
• Experience in housing association/social housing environments.
• Strong knowledge of planning, construction, contract management and CDM processes.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, cashflows, risks and multiple project demands.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of post-contract project management of the development programme.
• Ensure delivery against strategy, budgets, risks and programmes with clear reporting.
• Maintain excellent customer service, including consultation with residents.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Planning & CDM

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

Degree in building/construction/surveying

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Post Contract Project Manager to join our team. At Taff Housing Association, we are delivering an ambitious programme of new affordable housing across the Cardiff area. Our development programme plays a key role in achieving our vision: to provide high-quality homes and services that enable communities to thrive. You will be responsible for managing schemes from post-tender stage through to handover and final account. If you have strong technical construction knowledge, great people skills and a passion for excellent service, we'd love you to join us and help build new homes here at Taff.

What You'll Do...

Take ownership of the delivery and post contract project management of the development programme and ensuring that development strategy objectives are met. Manage scheme budgets, risks and programme timelines, keeping everything on track and maintaining clear, accurate reporting. Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and taking a proactive, solutions focused approach to scheme delivery.

What You'll Bring To The Role...

• Minimum of two years' experience project managing new build residential development and major refurbishment schemes
• Have experience working in a housing association/social housing environment
• Bring strong project management skills within development or construction
• Have good knowledge of planning, construction, contract management and legal processes
• Demonstrate experience of managing budgets, cashflows, risks, and multiple project demands
• Demonstrate effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, developers, colleagues and stake holders
• Communicate clearly, work proactively and maintain excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrate sound health & safety knowledge and apply CDM principles in your work
• Use strong administrative and organisational skills to maintain accurate project documentation
• Proven experience of providing excellent customer service, including consulting with residents.
• Educated to degree level or higher in building, construction, surveying with equivalent relevant experience in new build major construction projects
• Act with Taff's values, Walk the Talk
• Have full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle

Other Useful Information

We welcome any questions in advance of the application, so please feel free to get in touch with Keri Harding-Jones, Head of Development at [e-mail] or Eleanor Foxwell at [e-mail] -02920259151

Full details of the role can be found in the job pack - Post Contract Project Manager Job Pack

Salary - £44,168

Closing Date: Wednesday, 14th October 2026

Interview Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve, and we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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