Project Officer (Capital)

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board. Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together. At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive. Discover more about working with us here: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board – Join CTM Home - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable. Job overview The role of the Capital Division is to provide a comprehensive range of support services to allow the delivery of all of the Board’s capital investment activities. The post holder will work within broad occupational policies and form part of an integrated team within the Planning and Estates Department. Main duties of the job The post holder will assist the Senior Project Officers in the effective operation of the capital planning process and delivery of all outcomes of investments to ensure that capital assets are procured and service improvements are delivered which are critical to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). The post holder will utilise technical knowledge to provide a range of capital planning and project management services required by the UHB, whilst ensuring statutory compliance and with reference to all available advisory guidance. This will routinely necessitate working within challenging parameters of cost, time and quality. The post holder will take the lead on allocated projects acting on own initiative with a degree of autonomy, in an environment of conflicting priorities and demands. Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. Working for our organisation Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life. Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: • We listen, learn, and improve • We treat everyone with respect • We work together as one team CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes. Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria - Degree in Engineering /Construction related discipline, or the equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Desirable criteria - Project Management qualification. Knowledge Essential criteria - Specialist knowledge of the relationship of building design and building services, staff management and project management to postgraduate Diploma level equivalency. Desirable criteria - Knowledge of the Healthcare environment. Experience Essential criteria - Practical experience in estates/construction industry project management role. Desirable criteria - Experience of working within a healthcare organisation. Skills Desirable criteria - Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are Desirable for this Role. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community. Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.