Project Manager – Residential Construction (South Wales)
Location: Office in Cwmbran, with travel to sites across South Wales
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits: 26 days leave + bank holidays, mileage, pension, bespoke health plan, training & development
About the Role
My client is looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager with a background in residential builds, ideally in affordable housing, managing projects between £2m–£9m. Knowledge of JCT Design & Build Contracts and Building Regs is essential.
You’ll manage projects from pre-contract to handover, working closely with our directors, clients, and supply chain. You’ll need to be a collaborative, proactive team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Contract:
- Review tender info, flag gaps, and develop action plans
- Attend design/tender meetings
- Coordinate planning and building regs processes
- Organise project handover from pre- to post-contract
- Set up insurer/NHBC registrations
Post-Contract:
- Lead and manage full project lifecycle
- Ensure program, budget, and quality targets are met
- Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- Lead monthly reporting, risk registers, and programme tracking
- Champion site safety and Pendragon’s quality standards
- Engage with clients and community partners
- Support site teams with resource and issue resolution
Handover & Aftercare:
- Manage practical completion, meter readings, and defects
- Assist with O&M and H&S file submission
Health & Safety:
- Complete F10, CPP, and ensure site compliance
- Develop and manage construction programme with monthly updates
- Ensure site team competency, efficiency, and safety
- Enforce and monitor build quality and compliance
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years’ Project Management experience (preferably affordable housing/care sector)
- Solid understanding of construction quality, CDM, and JCT D&B contracts
- Strong leadership, communication, and IT skills (Microsoft 365)
- Organised, motivated, and solution-oriented