Capital Project Manager in Cardiff

Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe. We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

The Estates department looks after all the buildings in South Wales Police. The Capital team sits within Estates and manages all the new builds and refurbishments. These builds can range from a divisional headquarters to a new Custody Suite. You would be joining a team based at South Wales Police Headquarters in Bridgend, however the post holder would be required to travel to and work from different locations within the force operating area. This is a full-time position, operating 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. The role operates on a hybrid working basis, combining office-based working with the flexibility to work from home, subject to operational requirements.

We are looking for a 4 Year Fixed Term, Capital Delivery Manager. The role is to deliver a significant capital build programme, which will include the construction of major buildings within the South Wales Police Area.

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

• The successful candidate would be highly motivated to deliver a fast-paced construction programme of works.
• Previous experience of managing multiple complex construction projects along with managing a team and the budget.

Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits:

• Learning and development opportunities
• Schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes
• Paid annual leave
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Many more

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates. To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Police is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse. If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.