Principal Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting new opportunity within the construction industry?  Do you have an eye for detail and thrive taking the lead on design and management of capital building projects that impact the local community?  If you have answered ‘yes’ then we want to hear from you!

By joining our in-house engineering team as a Principal Project Manager, you will:

• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme.
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
• Ensure financial security for your family with life assurance of 3 x your salary.

(For more information on our employment package please see the ‘Reasons to work for NPT’ document on our website).

Your role

A Principal Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor in Neath Port Talbot Council will:

• Support the Architectural Design and Project Management section for the whole lifecycle delivery of new build, refurbishment and extensions of Council Properties and Facilities and in the delivery of major capital projects.
• Evaluate, appoint, and manage teams of external consultants, contractors, officers and specialists involved in the projects.
• Lead managerial and operational responsibilities for multi-disciplinary teams whilst following statutory processes (including Planning, Building Control, SAB, Health & Safety, financial regulations etc.).
• Advise on capital programme projects particularly in dealing with complex, contentious, and contractual issues including compensation events/claims.

A Principal Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor will have:

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Either full membership or working towards full membership of either Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Association of Project Manager Professional (APM) or Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
• NEC3 Contract Administration experience at Project Management level on a range of numerous and complex projects.
• Experience of building relationships and influencing a range of internal and external stakeholders with the ability to manage competing priorities and business objectives.
• Experience of managing a multidisciplinary team at a senior level.
• Extensive Knowledge of contract administration including dealing with contractual disputes.
• Good knowledge of Strategic procurement concepts, financial risks associated with indirect supply chain.
• Preparation and ability to present high level reports to internal and external stakeholders.

(For more information and a detailed person specification, please see the ‘Job description’ document on our website).

Your future with Neath Port Talbot Council:

We have recently undertaken projects including Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School, Abbey Primary School, a carbon positive Technology Centre at Baglan Energy Park, a new Leisure Centre, a Library and retail development in Neath and the complete refurbishment and reconfiguration of the former Plaza Cinema in Port Talbot, into a community facility. 

We have an exciting range of upcoming projects including the next phase of our Stainable Communities for Learning Programme, UK Government Levelling Up Fund Projects, Freeport, Shared Prosperity Fund, and the Swansea Bay City Deal as well a full maintenance programme - Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join a progressive local authority and contribute to the development of our region!

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Paul Dorrell on

Phone: 01639 686563

Email: p.dorrell@npt.gov.uk

For further info please click here.

Closing date: 14/05/2024

DBS requirements:

This post is not subject to a DBS check

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.