Development Project Manager
(Ref: DPM170626)
Blaina, Blaenau Gwent
£52,121
Job Description
Are You the Right Fit
We are looking for either an experienced Development Project Manager or an aspiring Development Officer ready to take the next step in their career. Someone who is ambitious, motivated and genuinely inspired by the difference social housing can make in people’s lives and communities.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering Tai Calon’s vision of creating vibrant, thriving communities across Blaenau Gwent. You’ll bring excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the confidence and people skills to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across teams and partners.
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, using your strong project and programme management skills to plan, prioritise and deliver multiple workstreams successfully and on time. You’ll take pride in your work, with a real focus on quality, outcomes and making a tangible impact.
We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, shows accountability and professionalism in decision-making, and who is genuinely customer-focused, committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.
Above all, you’ll live and breathe the CALON values, bringing energy, purpose and passion to everything you do.
Our Ambitious Plans to Deliver More Homes and Build Communities
The development programme has already delivered 32 new homes, with a further 39 currently under construction at Glan-yr-Afon, Llangynidr Road and Cwmrhydderch Court. In addition, around 140 homes are progressing through the statutory approvals process, strengthening future supply and supporting sustainable growth.
This work is underpinned by a structured 5-year development programme and a 3-year pipeline, providing a clear and deliverable plan to increase housing provision. The programme continues to attract significant investment, including £3.6m secured this year through Social Housing Grant, contributing to over £12.1m secured to date.
Our focus is on delivering homes that meet both current and future needs, designed to reduce fuel poverty, improve affordability and enhance residents’ health and wellbeing, while meeting Welsh quality standards.
We place a strong emphasis on placemaking and social value, supporting Tai Calon’s vision of creating vibrant, thriving communities across Blaenau Gwent. Our developments are designed to be sustainable and inclusive, integrating seamlessly with and enhancing existing neighbourhoods through accessible homes, high-quality public spaces, and environments that promote safety, connectivity and long-term resilience.
The team plays a key role in delivering Tai Calon’s ambition to build 100 homes per year by 2029, contributing to our wider vision of creating vibrant, thriving communities across Blaenau Gwent. Success is measured through resident satisfaction, improved wellbeing, reduced energy costs and lasting positive community outcomes.
About Us
At Tai Calon, we’re more than a housing association. We’re proud to be at the heart of our communities, making a real difference to people’s lives every day.
Since 2010, we have led the way as the largest provider of social housing in Blaenau Gwent, supporting thousands of residents and helping communities to thrive. As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by one purpose: delivering excellent services and creating homes and communities our residents are proud to be part of. This commitment is reflected in the £130 million we’ve invested in improving our homes, ensuring they meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standards and provide safe, comfortable places to live.
We’re also incredibly proud to be a Great Place to Work. A recognition that reflects our culture of trust, respect and teamwork, and our focus on creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and inspired to do their best work.
With over 280 dedicated colleagues, Tai Calon is a major local employer, and an organisation where you can build a rewarding career with real purpose. Due to continued growth and ambition within our development programme, we’re now looking for a Development Project Manager to join our Resident Services Team—an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the homes and communities of the future.
Your Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who brings the right blend of knowledge, experience and ambition. Someone who is excited by the opportunity to deliver high-quality homes and make a lasting difference to communities across Blaenau Gwent.
You may already be an experienced Development Project Manager, or you might be ready to take that next step in your career. Either way, you’ll bring a strong foundation of technical knowledge, practical experience and a genuine passion for delivering great homes.
To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally have:
• A Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience) in construction, surveying, project management or a related built environment discipline, with a Level 6 qualification desirable
• A professional qualification, or be working towards one, such as RICS, CIOB or MAPM
• A strong understanding of delivering high-quality social housing projects in Wales, including Welsh Government policy, standards and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of end-to-end development delivery and construction processes
• An understanding of key legislation including CDM, planning, building regulations and fire safety
• Familiarity with Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS) and Welsh Government Design Quality Requirements (WDQR)
• Awareness of Building Safety Act requirements and their implications for new homes and handover
You’ll also bring hands-on experience and confidence in:
• Successfully delivering high-quality housing projects on time and within budget
• Working with Welsh Government grant-funded schemes
• Managing consultants and contractors, driving performance and ensuring delivery against agreed standards
• Cost control, budget management and financial forecasting
• Building strong relationships and working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
• Supporting a range of development models, including land-led, Section 106 and package deals
• Embedding sustainability, energy efficiency and decarbonisation into development projects
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who is motivated by making a difference—someone who takes pride in their work, embraces challenges and is excited by the opportunity to help shape homes and communities for the future.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Development Project Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our homes and communities, managing the delivery of new build and regeneration projects from early identification and appraisal through to completion, occupation and handover.
You’ll coordinate a wide range of colleagues, contractors and consultants, bringing together both technical and non-technical expertise to deliver safe, high-quality, affordable homes that provide genuine value for money and meet the needs of our residents and communities.
You will directly contribute to the successful delivery of Tai Calon’s Corporate Plan, Development Strategy and Asset Management Strategy, ensuring all development activity meets legislative, regulatory and building standards, alongside organisational policies and best practice across the housing sector.
In this role, you will take ownership of:
• Supporting the delivery of our annual development and regeneration programme, helping to meet ambitious targets
• Leading projects through the full development lifecycle, applying recognised project management approaches from RIBA Stage 0 through to Stage 6
• Identifying and progressing development, regeneration and acquisition opportunities that support future growth
• Supporting land-led development, maintaining a strong land bank, five-year programme and forward pipeline
• Procuring and managing consultant teams and contractors in line with governance and procurement requirements
• Driving performance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards
• Securing and managing funding, including Welsh Government grant, in line with programme requirements
• Delivering schemes across a range of models including land-led, Section 106 and package deals
• Embedding social value within developments to create lasting benefits for communities
• Working collaboratively across teams including housing, repairs, maintenance, asset management and compliance
This is a dynamic and varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be trusted to take ownership, make decisions and drive projects forward, while remaining flexible to support wider team priorities as needed.
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
You will work 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Where You’ll Be Working
This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of office-based working, remote working and time spent on site across Blaenau Gwent.
You’ll typically be based in the office at least two days per week, working alongside colleagues in a bright, open and modern environment. The rest of your time will be flexible, allowing you to work from home, be office-based or spend time visiting development sites and communities as required to support project delivery.
Benefits
When you join Tai Calon, you’ll be part of an organisation that truly values its people and supports you to thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a competitive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, including:
• Flexible working through flexi-time and hybrid working arrangements
• A minimum of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking when you’re in the office
• A Defined Contribution Pension Scheme to support your future
• Occupational sick pay for added peace of mind
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to a wide range of additional benefits, including the Cycle to Work scheme and HOP (Home of Perks), offering shopping discounts and cashback
• A free, confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including access to flexible counselling and wellbeing support
We’re committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where you can be your best and feel valued every day.
Disability Confident Employer:
We are a disability confident committed employer, and if you require any adjustments or support to be considered for this role, email our team at hradmin@taicalon.org or contact us on 0300 303 1717.
More Information:
If you'd like more information about this role, why not reach out to one of the team using the details below.
• Email: hradmin@taicalon.org
• Telephone: 0300 303 1717
Closing date
17/06/2026