Project Manager

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. This role focuses on managing multiple projects across South Wales as Employer's Agent on JCT Design & Build contracts, with regular site visits to Swansea and Newport.

You will work closely with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to high quality standards, while leading meetings

Qualifications

• Proven experience acting as an Employer's Agent under JCT contracts.
• Strong project management and client-facing capabilities in construction.
• MRICS or MAPM or equivalent professional qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as Employer's Agent on JCT Design & Build contracts across South Wales.
• Manage projects through full lifecycle from inception to completion.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Lead meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage risks, programmes and reporting to stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site visits across Swansea and Newport.

Skills

Employer's Agent

JCT contracts

Project management

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Site visits

MRICS MAPM

PRINCE2

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing multiple projects across South Wales, acting as the Employer's Agent on JCT Design & Build contracts. Working closely with clients, consultants and contractors, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standard.

This is a varied, client-facing role that will see you regularly visiting sites across Swansea and Newport, whilst also building long-term relationships with key stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as Employer's Agent under JCT Design & Build contracts.
• Managing projects through the full project lifecycle, from inception to completion.
• Administering contracts and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Leading project meetings and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Managing project risks, programmes and reporting.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and consultants.
• Carrying out regular site visits across Swansea and Newport.
• Delivering projects to the highest standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction.
• Supporting continuous improvement and sharing best practice across the wider team.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience acting as an Employer's Agent under JCT contracts.
• Previous Project Management experience within the construction industry.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple live projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel between sites in Swansea and Newport.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent industry experience).
• Working towards or holding MRICS, MAPM or another recognised professional qualification.
• PRINCE2 or other Project Management accreditation.
• Experience within consultancy or professional services.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.