Principal Physical Regeneration Manager

This is a permanent, full-time (37 hours) position. Come take the lead in shaping Swansea’s future by delivering major high-profile regeneration schemes, from new high-quality office quarters to exciting new leisure developments.

• Salary: Grade 10 £44,711 - £48,710 per year
• Directorate/department: Place
• Closing date: 11.45pm, 9th of September 2025

Bring your commercial and development surveying expertise to the diverse role of Principal Physical Regeneration Manager (Permanent; Grade 10) in our dynamic, forward-thinking Development & Physical Regeneration team.

Join Swansea Council’s Development & Physical Regeneration team to play a pivotal role in delivering transformative redevelopment projects that shape the city's future.

The team is responsible for high-profile schemes, including Copr Bay (featuring a 3,500-capacity arena, multi-storey car parks, residential accommodation, and a coastal park), 71/72 Kingsway (tech-focused office development), and other significant projects such as the forthcoming Castle Square Gardens redevelopment.

As a Principal Physical Regeneration Manager, you’ll take the lead on large-scale projects and contribute to delivering all aspects of regeneration schemes, from feasibility to delivery.

As part of this forward-looking team with a diverse pipeline of new initiatives, you’ll have the opportunity to work on major schemes such as Swansea Central, the Civic Centre and Waterfront, and Hafod Copperworks, as well as implementing the upcoming Placemaking Plan for the City centre.

The ideal candidate will be a suitably qualified professional with commercial surveying skills and experience in delivering property-focused projects, negotiating development agreements, leasing commercial property, and collaborating with developers, but have experience and knowledge of the development process delivering the latter RIBA stages.

You’ll have strong communication skills to successfully engage with colleagues, stakeholders, senior decision-makers, and Councillors, along with an awareness of Council policies, statutory obligations, and funding opportunities.

The post will be primarily based at the Civic Centre in an agile environment, with hybrid and flexible working.

This is a permanent, full-time (37 hours) position.

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