Senior Project / Cost Manager

BLAKE MORGAN LLP; United States; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Blake Morgan LLP seeks a Senior Project/Cost Manager to join its Project and Cost Management Team in Cardiff, with a view to advancing a career within a leading UK law firm. The role covers feasibility through delivery, with leadership of programmes, governance, and financial controls, and a focus on client relationships.

The ideal candidate has strong construction/project management experience, MRICS preferred or APC path toward RICS, and a capacity to contribute to growth across Welsh and UK

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Manager in the Construction/Built Environment.
• MRICS accreditation preferred but APC pathway toward RICS acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of projects from feasibility 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 line with objectives, programme, quality and budget.

Skills

Robust technical expertise

Strong analytical skills

Dedication and loyalty

Team player

Relationship-driven

Client care skills

Self-motivation

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Candidate Profile

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.

Additional Information

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.

Benefits & Work Arrangement

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