Project Manager (Direct Delivery)
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,777.0 to £45,091.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £45,091/year DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff, CF104LY |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4764036_1769443996 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a local authority within South Wales, working in the Economic Development Directorate as part of the County Estates / Direct Capital Maintenance (DCM) Team. The Council manages a diverse non‑domestic property portfolio including schools, offices, listed buildings and public facilities, and is committed to delivering high‑quality, compliant and customer‑focused building maintenance services. Flexible working (Flexi Scheme) applies to this role, with the post primarily based at Queen Alexandra House.
Your new role
As Project Manager - Direct Delivery, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of building maintenance and improvement works across a varied property portfolio. Projects will range from planned maintenance to responsive works, requiring strong coordination, technical oversight and stakeholder management from inception through to completion.
Key responsibilities include job planning, risk management, scoping and development of works, procurement and pricing, contractor supervision and performance monitoring. You will ensure all works are delivered safely, to specification, within agreed timescales and budgets, and in line with relevant legislation and internal governance requirements.
You will undertake effective contract management, site supervision and cost control, including valuation checks, financial reporting and agreement of final accounts. The role also includes assisting with feasibility studies and supporting wider capital and maintenance programmes.
You will liaise with, or undertake the duties of, the Principal Designer, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations. Regular site visits, stakeholder meetings and coordination with external contractors will form a core part of the role, alongside accurate reporting and performance monitoring through works management systems.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience in project management within a building maintenance or asset management environment
- Experience of planned and responsive maintenance, contract administration and site supervision
- Strong technical knowledge of general building construction and mechanical & electrical maintenance
- Demonstrable understanding of construction, building regulations and health & safety legislation, including CDM
- Experience managing budgets, cost control, estimating and financial reporting
- A structured approach to risk management, quality assurance and performance monitoring
- Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders, contractors and competing priorities
You will ideally hold a construction, building, maintenance or property‑related qualification and a recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent). An IOSH construction safety qualification (or commitment to achieve one) and a full driving licence are required.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- A full‑time permanent position within a stable and well‑structured organisation
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements
- A varied role delivering meaningful projects across a diverse estate
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- A supportive team culture that values ownership, collaboration and service quality.
What you need to do now
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