Project Manager

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Cefn Hengoed; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee housing projects. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4, 5, or 6 qualification, extensive management experience, and a full UK driving license. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of housing in the area.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.
• Experience of managing contracts.
• Full UK Category B driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and contracts effectively.
• Provide support across the organization.
• Contribute to delivering new housing developments.

Skills

Experience in managing contracts

Ability to make sound financial decisions

Team player

Proven project management experience

Education

Relevant Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification

Tools

Motor vehicle insured for business purposes

Job description

Project Manager

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 17 November 2025
• Salary: £41,839 to £46,142 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 27 November 2025
• Location: Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Caerphilly County Borough Council
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: REQ0010543

Summary

We are recruiting a Project Manager at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Penallta House

Team: Development and Strategy Team

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Are you ready to shape the future of housing in Caerphilly?

A thrilling opportunity has opened up for a driven and passionate Project Manager to join the ambitious and forward-thinking Caerphilly Homes Strategy and Development team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering an inspiring vision - 1,000 brand-new homes across the county borough by 2033.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, with proven experience in managing contracts, projects, and people. If you're a natural team player with energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for making a difference, we want to hear from you!

For the role, we ask that you have:

• Relevant Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.
• The ability to make sound financial and technical decisions on a day to day basis.
• Experience of managing contracts.
• Full UK Category B driving license and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough and beyond to attend meetings with consultants / developers and visit sites.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jane Roberts-Waite on 01443 864340 or email [e-mail] or Mark Noakes on 01443 866378 or email [e-mail].

Disability Confident

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are a Disability Confident employer. An employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to disabled people and non‑disabled people.

For more details please refer to the Disability Confident information provided by the council.