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Project Manager

Involve RecruitmentGrangetown, Cardiff🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Project Manager role offers significant growth potential within a highly respected contractor known for landmark projects, allowing you to lead a major student accommodation development and progress onto diverse, high-profile schemes. You'll thrive here if you have experience in construction project management or are a Senior Site Manager ready to advance, possessing strong leadership and commercial acumen. Seize this opportunity to build your career with excellent project continuity and job security in South Wales.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Grangetown, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Posted
3 days ago

Job Description

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to join one of South Wales' leading contractors? Or are you a successful Senior Site Manager ready to take the next step into Project Management? Our client is a highly respected main contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering many of South Wales' landmark construction projects. With an impressive portfolio of live schemes and a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that offers long-term career progression and project continuity across the region. The successful candidate will initially take responsibility for delivering a major student accommodation development in Central Cardiff. The project involves a substantial refurbishment alongside new-build extensions and has an anticipated programme of approximately 18 months. Following the successful completion of this scheme, you will have the opportunity to continue working on a variety of high-profile regional projects, providing excellent job security and genuine career development. The Role

  • Lead the successful delivery of a major student accommodation project from construction through to completion.
  • Manage programme, quality, health and safety, and commercial performance.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and the wider project team.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. About You
  • Experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry, or a proven Senior Site Manager looking to progress into a Project Management role.
  • Previous experience delivering refurbishment and/or new-build projects for a main contractor.
  • Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to drive programmes and manage project delivery.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to quality and client satisfaction. What's on Offer?
  • Opportunity to join one of South Wales' most respected contractors.
  • A major, high-profile project in Central Cardiff.
  • Excellent long-term career prospects with a strong pipeline of secured regional work.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Ongoing training, support and genuine opportunities for career progression. If you're looking to join a contractor that invests in its people and delivers some of the region's most prestigious construction projects, we'd love to hear from you

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