Senior Project / Cost Manager

Blake Morgan LLP; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Job summary

Blake Morgan LLP in Cardiff is hiring a Senior Project/Cost Manager to join our Project and Cost Management Team. You will lead the delivery of complex projects across public and private sectors, from feasibility through to handover, acting as the primary client contact and trusted advisor.

This hybrid role offers flexible working (2-3 days in the office), a competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities to contribute to the growth of our Welsh and UK markets within a leading law firm’s

Qualifications

• Robust technical expertise in project and cost management within construction.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex project data.
• Dedication and loyalty to clients, colleagues and communities.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented and relationship‑driven approach.
• Excellent client care and proactive communication.
• Self‑motivated with ability to manage own projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of projects from feasibility through to completion and handover.
• Act as the primary client contact and trusted advisor.
• Develop and manage project programmes, governance structures and reporting.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and contractor relationships.
• Manage project risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure delivery aligns with objectives, programme, quality and budget.
• Chair project meetings and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Cost management

Analytical skills

Client care

Team leadership

MRICS encouraged

Education

MRICS accreditation preferred

APC pathway toward RICS

Job description

We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Project/ Cost Manager to join our vibrant and dynamic Project and Cost Management Team, based in our Cardiff office, with an interest in furthering 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 Public and Private Sectors, involving the education, residential, commercial, industrial and heritage end markets.

We are keen to hear from you if you're an experienced Project Manager in the Construction Industry/ Built Environment or Quantity Surveyor/ Cost Manager. Whilst MRICS accreditation is preferred, we will welcome applicants with significant experience who are already on the APC pathway towards RICS accreditation.

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

• Robust relevant technical expertise
• Strong analytical skills
• Dedication, determination and loyalty to colleagues, clients and our 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 projects and individual tasks

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead the delivery of projects from feasibility through to completion and handover.
• Act as the primary client contact and trusted advisor.
• Develop and manage project programmes, governance structures and reporting frameworks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and contractor relationships.
• Manage project risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed objectives, programme, quality and budget requirements.
• Chair project meetings and provide clear strategic recommendations to clients.

Cost Management:

• Prepare and review cost plans, estimates and financial appraisals.
• Lead procurement and tendering activities.
• Manage contract administration processes.
• Monitor project expenditure and cashflow forecasting.
• Evaluate variations, change controls and commercial risks.
• Provide robust financial reporting and project controls throughout delivery.

Business Development & Leadership:

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and repeat business.
• Support bid submissions and fee proposals.
• Mentor and develop graduate and junior team members.
• Contribute to the continued growth and reputation of the business within the Welsh and UK markets.

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.