Project Manager

Project Manager – New Build / Demolition / Steel Frame

Location: South Wales (major project near Swansea)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + car allowance + package
Sector: Main Contractor
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Manager – The Company

A well-established and highly regarded main contractor is looking to appoint a Project Manager to lead delivery on a major construction project in South Wales.

The company delivers a broad range of large-scale construction projects across multiple sectors, with schemes typically exceeding £10m in value. With a strong reputation, secure pipeline of work, and long-term growth plans, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and progressive business.

Project Manager – The Role

This role will involve managing the demolition of an existing building followed by the full new-build construction phase, including significant groundworks and steel frame elements.

You will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project from pre-construction through to completion, managing site teams, subcontractors, programme, health & safety, and client relationships.

The role would suit an experienced Project Manager with a strong main contracting background and proven experience delivering complex new-build projects involving demolition, enabling works, groundworks, and steel frame construction. A strong understanding of projects “out of the ground” is essential, with solid civils and infrastructure knowledge required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the project from demolition through to final handover
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget
• Oversee programme management and short-term planning
• Manage client communication and stakeholder relationships
• Drive quality standards and ensure compliance across all phases
• Monitor commercial performance alongside the commercial team
• Chair site meetings and provide regular progress reporting
• Ensure strong health & safety culture is maintained throughout delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within main contracting
• Strong new-build construction background
• Must be technically strong “out of the ground” with solid civils, groundworks, and infrastructure knowledge
• Experience managing demolition, groundworks, and steel frame packages
• Track record delivering projects in excess of £10m
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid
• Strong communication and client-facing ability

The Opportunity

• Major long-term project with a respected contractor
• Strong pipeline of future work across South Wales and the South West
• Good level of autonomy and responsibility
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and full benefits package
• Immediate or ASAP start available