Operations Manager (Capital Works)
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,000.0 to £66,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up To £66,000/year DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 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: | 4766010_1770310418 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining an organisation delivering one of the largest education capital investment programmes in Wales. With a growing pipeline of new school developments, major estate improvements and multiple developer‑led education projects, this is a fast‑paced and impactful environment delivering multi‑million‑pound schemes across the region.
Your new role
As a Capital Works Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the end‑to‑end delivery of a portfolio of large and complex capital school projects. You will ensure that schemes are planned, designed, procured and delivered effectively, achieving high‑quality outcomes and value for money.
You will work collaboratively with internal service areas including Education, Procurement, Planning and Transport, ensuring a coordinated approach to delivering the wider education capital programme. You'll also provide professional guidance on all matters relating to the development of education accommodation.
In this role, you will lead and manage multi‑disciplinary internal and external teams - including project managers, surveyors, architects and engineers - ensuring all parties deliver an efficient and effective service. You will also act as the client representative under CDM 2015 regulations for assigned projects.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have a strong track record of managing and delivering large, high‑value capital projects or programmes. Essential experience includes financial management, contract administration, and procurement of major construction schemes.
You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. Strong leadership qualities are essential, including the ability to motivate multi‑disciplinary teams, solve complex problems creatively and exercise sound judgement in politically sensitive environments.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary up to £66k DOE
- Opportunity to lead a flagship programme of capital works
- Exposure to major, high‑value development schemes
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Flexible working options available
What you need to do now
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