Temporary Graduate Project Management Officer (Construction)

This document is also available in Welsh. RCT Council's Graduate Programme 2026 - A Graduate Placement with award-winning RCT Council is a step towards an excellent career.

This is an exciting and challenging time for RCT Council as we continue to provide high-quality services while delivering value for money. The role of local government in shaping the future of local communities is more important than ever. Working in local government offers some of the most intellectually stimulating challenges, as we provide services that affect thousands of lives in many different ways.

RCT Council is preparing to recruit to its Graduate Programme, offering fantastic opportunities to work in a vibrant environment, learn new and transferable skills, meet people from a range of backgrounds and develop a professional career in Rhondda Cynon Taf. All Graduate Officers will be supported to complete either a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job-related technical training (all fully funded) as part of the programme.

The Refurbishment and Improvements Team is a newly formed team following a recent restructure, and is focused on delivery of Conversions, Extensions, Demolitions, Refurbishments, Capital Programme of Works and Project Appraisals. The workload will continue to increase and we are building a balanced team to meet this demand. Current projects include weathertightness works on a Grade II listed building (£1.5 m), swimming pool de-carbonisation (£1.2 m), stand-alone school buildings (£5 m each), school fit-out (£1 m), office fit-out (£0.5 m) and general refurbishments and improvements from £10,000 upwards. The Education Summer Works Programme is also being formulated, with the Local Education Authority looking to spend £2.85 m this summer.

We are seeking a Graduate Officer to work within the Refurbishment and Improvements Team in Corporate Design and welcome applications from graduates with a degree qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or a related discipline. The successful candidate shall assist the Refurbishment and Improvements Team in the delivery of a varied and diverse portfolio of projects. The candidate will gain significant experience and knowledge of the construction process, use of specialist software such as Microsoft Project and project delivery software, and other software for specifications, budget costs and project programmes.

• A minimum 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or a related discipline.

• Tailored induction programme
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Graduate Coordinator
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Financial management scheme
• Subsidised membership fees for leisure centres within RCT
• Vivup discount card for businesses

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity (including non-binary), religion or belief, pregnancy, or maternity. We offer staff networks including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. As part of the Council's longer-term objectives regarding the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. Applicants who meet the essential criteria and are Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above will be invited to interview if they choose to participate in the scheme.

In view of the large number of application forms, individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

In support of the Council's voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces, including service leavers, veterans or reservists, and who meet the essential criteria, are offered an interview.