Capital Project Manager (Programme delivery)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£60,000 to £70,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cardiff, CF10 5BT
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

An established organisation with a significant capital investment programme is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major projects across their estate. Working within a client-side environment, you will oversee a portfolio of strategically important projects and play a key role in shaping the future development of the organisation's estate and infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to move into a broader programme delivery position with increased strategic responsibility.

Your new role

You will lead the delivery of high-value capital projects from inception through to completion and provide leadership across wider programme activities.

Projects may include:

New-build developments

Major refurbishment projects

Campus developments

M&E estate improvement projects

Sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives

Strategic capital investment programmes

Key responsibilities include:

Developing project strategies and delivery plans.

Managing project teams and external consultants.

Leading procurement and tender processes.

Managing programme budgets and reporting.

Overseeing governance and risk management activities.

Presenting to senior leadership teams and project boards.

Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed objectives.

Driving continuous improvement in project delivery processes.

What you'll need to succeed

Degree-qualified in Construction, Surveying, Engineering or Project Management.

Proven experience delivering major capital projects.

Strong client-side project management experience.

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Knowledge of construction procurement routes and contract administration.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Strong commercial, financial and governance experience.

Chartered status or working towards chartership through APM, CIOB, RICS or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Experience within Higher Education, Local Government, Healthcare, or other complex commercial estates environments would be highly desirable.

What you need to do now

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