Technical Project Manager – Welsh Government

Bimplus; Wales; On-site; GBP 47,675 - 52,557; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days

Smart working

Cycle to work

Green car scheme

Job summary

The Welsh Government is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams delivering key infrastructure and property projects across Wales.

The role requires hands-on delivery, governance and budget management, with Chartered professional status desirable, providing technical leadership and assurance to Ministers and senior leaders within the Property Infrastructure Division.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams and specialist consultants to deliver key projects within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Develop best practice on projects/partnerships and promote excellence in design and sustainable development objectives.
• Provide specialist construction and engineering advice to project teams and Ministers.

Job description

Technical Project Manager – Welsh Government

Technical Project Manager – Welsh Government

Salary: £47,675 to £52,557
Location: Mid or North Wales
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 21 September 2026

The Welsh Government is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead and manage multi‑disciplinary project teams to deliver key infrastructure and property delivery projects.

Purpose of the Post

The Property Infrastructure Division’s vision is to help create modern and connected property infrastructure (sites and premises) to meet the needs of business in all parts of Wales to maximise regional economic benefits. The Division is a commercially focused, customer facing team with skills in a range of built environment professions. The Property Delivery Plan seeks to deliver a rolling programme of 300,000 sq ft p.a. of new premises together with investment ready sites with an estimated capex of £200M over the next 10 years.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering key capital and property projects on behalf of the Welsh Government. Projects may involve the construction, extension or alteration of commercial and industrial buildings, delivery of civil engineering projects and mains services and remediation of contaminated sites.The post-holder will provide technical, delivery and assurance decision making on a range of technical programmes and projects which achieve an impact for the economy and be accountable for managing, monitoring and evaluation of those projects and programmes and associated budgets.

The post holder needs to be an experienced built environment professional with experience in the management and delivery of construction/infrastructure projects. They should be a chartered member of an appropriate professional body or working towards becoming chartered.

Key Tasks

Lead and manage project teams and specialist consultants/contractors to deliver key projects within agreed timescales and budgets.

Develop best practice on projects/partnerships and evaluate performance. Promote excellence in design and use of materials as part of the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Development and Net Zero objectives utilising appropriate policy tools.

Provide specialist construction and engineering advice to the project teams within the department and other Government Departments.

Prepare advice and briefs for Ministers and advice to the Property Leadership Team.

• 31 days annual leave (pro-rated for part-time) training and development opportunities
• Smart Working flexible working arrangement
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Green Car Scheme (subject to availability)