Project Manager

Kier Group; Porth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in South Wales is seeking a Project Manager to join the on-site team on a new build education project in Porth. You will be number 2 on the project, reporting to a Senior PM, and work 42.5 hours per week with some flexibility.

You will lead day-to-day design and construction of the project worth up to £15m, focusing on safety, budget, programme and quality. You will build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while promoting an inclusive, supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational construction projects with strong contract conditions and construction law knowledge.
• Professionally qualified or working towards CIOB or RICS membership.
• CSCS card and SMSTS qualification held.
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence at all levels, strong organisational skills, and commitment to health, safety and risk management.
• Sound commercial awareness and understanding of construction methods, technology and design-and-build processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading safety, health, environmental and wellbeing culture across projects, ensuring works are planned, controlled and safe.
• Managing project delivery to agreed execution plans, overseeing design management, programmes and quality compliance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver customer satisfaction.
• Overseeing project finances including revenue, costs and cashflow, taking proactive action to maximise profitability.
• Leading and developing the project team, undertaking performance reviews and promoting wellbeing and inclusion.

Skills

Leadership of construction projects

Contract conditions knowledge

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Health and safety focus

Education

CSCS Card

SMSTS qualification

CIOB or RICS membership

Job description

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our South Wales team based in South Wales.

Location & Project: South Wales. To be based on site on a new build education project in Porth. You will be number 2 on the project, reporting to a Senior Project Manager.

Hours: 42.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Project Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day design and construction of projects valued up to £15m, delivering safely, within budget, to programme and quality expectations. You'll work collaboratively with customers, stakeholders, and your team to ensure successful project outcomes whilst promoting an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

What will you be responsible for?

• Leading safety, health, environmental and wellbeing culture across your projects, ensuring all works are carried out in a planned, controlled and safe manner
• Managing project delivery to agreed execution plans, overseeing design management, programmes, and quality compliance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver excellent customer satisfaction
• Overseeing project finances including revenue, costs and cashflow, taking proactive action to maximise profitability
• Leading and developing your project team, undertaking performance reviews and promoting wellbeing and inclusion

What are we looking for?

• You have demonstrable experience in leading operational construction projects with a strong understanding of contract conditions and construction law
• You're professionally qualified or working towards membership of a professional body such as CIOB or RICS
• You hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card and Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification
• You're an excellent communicator who can influence at all levels, with strong organisational skills and a commitment to health, safety and risk management
• You have sound commercial awareness and a good understanding of construction methods, technology and the design and build process

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company Details

Company: Kier Group

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: CF3 0EY

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Nov 2026

Closing date: 9 Nov 2026