Senior Project Manager - Secure Estate Construction Lead Job Cardiff area,Wales UK,Management

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Senior Project Manager

Cardiff

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join the Team at Galliford Try.

Ideally, you will based in or around the Cardiff area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing:

To ensure that the site is organised and that it is always in good order.
To have an understand of his/her position within the construction team and to understand what is expected.
To assists and lead on occasions with the various disciplines within the construction processes
To communicate within the construction team and potentially direct junior members of the team.
Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge if necessary
To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget
Train and develop junior members of the team to meet current and assessed future requirements
Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives
Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers leading to provision of a working environment that engenders high morale.
Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions..
Establish that staff training and development has occurred as plan at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages.
Achieve maximum marks on the twice monthly Health and Safety audit.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end to end delivery of projects within prison and secure estate environments.
Develop and manage project plans, programmes, budgets, and risk registers.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and external suppliers.
Build strong relationships with prison governors, custodial staff, government representatives, and client stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with security protocols, health and safety legislation, and regulatory requirements.
Manage project governance, reporting, and performance against key milestones.
Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining operational continuity.
Monitor budgets, control costs, and manage change effectively.
Ensure projects meet quality standards and client expectations.
Support business development by identifying opportunities for service improvement and future work.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering complex projects.
Previous experience working within prisons, custodial environments, or the secure estate (essential).
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.
Experience managing project budgets, programmes, and multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Strong problem solving, negotiation, and decision making abilities.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel where required.

Desirable

Experience delivering construction, refurbishment, FM, M&E, or infrastructure projects within custodial settings.
Knowledge of public sector procurement and government frameworks.
Relevant professional membership (APM, PMI, CIOB, or equivalent).

About You:

Applicants must have significant experience of working on design and…