Graduate Project / Cost Manager

targetjobs UK; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Blake Morgan invites a recent graduate to join the Project and Cost Management Team in Cardiff to kick-start a career in professional services within a leading UK law firm.

You will gain exposure to a broad range of complex projects for Public and Private sectors, supporting cost management from inception through to delivery and pursuing APC accreditation pathways.

Qualifications

• Solid relevant technical expertise and intellectual ability.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Dedication, determination and loyalty to colleagues, clients and communities.
• Collegiate and team-playing approach.
• Relationship-driven, approachable and people-oriented.
• Excellent client care skills.
• Exceptional self-motivation and ability to assume responsibility for your own matters.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project planning, programming and delivery
• Supporting the preparation of cost estimates, budgets and financial reports
• Monitoring project performance against programme and budget
• Preparing tender documentation and procurement support information
• Undertaking contract administration activities
• Assisting with risk management and change control processes
• Attending client, consultant and contractor meetings
• Producing project reports, presentations and progress updates
• Supporting senior project managers and cost managers on major commissions
• Building effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders

Skills

Analytical skills

Client care

Team player

Relationship-driven

Job description

About The Role

We have a unique opportunity for a Graduate Project / Cost Manager to join our vibrant and dynamic Project and Cost Management Team, based in our Cardiff office, with an interest in developing a career within one of the UK's leading law firms.

About The Role

We have a unique opportunity for a Graduate Project / Cost Manager to join our vibrant and dynamic Project and Cost Management Team, based in our Cardiff office, with an interest in developing a career within one of the UK's leading law firms.

Due to our continued success, we are seeking passionate commercial professionals who can provide our Clients with experience led advice and assist in the planning, management and commercial control of projects from inception through to completion. You will gain exposure to a broad range of complex projects for both the Public and Private Sectors, across the education, residential, commercial, industrial and heritage end markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to begin a career in project and cost management within a professional services environment or for someone looking for the relevant support to navigate the RICS APC accreditation process.

We offer flexible working with competitive salary and benefits. If you are looking to be part of something different and an opportunity to really contribute to develop and shape a growing business, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We support hybrid working, typically with 2-3 days flexible office attendance, according to business need.

Skills / Experience Required

• Solid relevant technical expertise and intellectual ability
• Strong analytical skills
• Dedication, determination and loyalty to colleagues, clients and communities
• Collegiate and team-playing approach
• Relationship-driven, approachable and people-oriented
• Excellent client care skills
• Exceptional self-motivation and ability to assume responsibility for your own matters

Key Responsibilities

Generally

• Assisting with project planning, programming and delivery
• Supporting the preparation of cost estimates, budgets and financial reports
• Monitoring project performance against programme and budget
• Preparing tender documentation and procurement support information
• Undertaking contract administration activities
• Assisting with risk management and change control processes
• Attending client, consultant and contractor meetings
• Producing project reports, presentations and progress updates
• Supporting senior project managers and cost managers on major commissions
• Building effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders

The interview process will start as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.

Blake Morgan strives to create and maintain a positive, non-discriminatory work environment. We will ensure that all applications for vacancies will be considered without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, colour, religion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We strive to ensure that our shortlisting and interviewing panels are diverse. Further details about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can be found here.