The Bloom Team
Yaeger Irwin
Yaeger Irwin is the Founder of Bloom, a project management consultancy created to bring openness, honesty, and collaboration into the delivery of complex projects. With over 20 years of experience managing high-profile and challenging schemes across commercial, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors, she has developed a reputation for integrity, tenacity, and client-focused delivery.
Her expertise spans major construction contracts, technical enabling works, and conservation-led projects, with proven success in delivering schemes ranging in value from £50k to £400m. A skilled leader and stakeholder manager, Yaeger is adept at coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and fostering inclusive, collaborative environments that drive successful outcomes.
Uncompromising in her commercial focus, she consistently ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget, while championing the successes of colleagues, partners, and clients alike. Through Bloom, she continues to combine her technical expertise, commercial acumen, and inclusive leadership style to deliver client-focused solutions with lasting impact.
Karen Ward
Karen is a focused, hardworking, and determined Project Manager with over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry. She is committed to achieving successful outcomes across every project she leads and has developed strong expertise spanning commercial, residential, public realm, and heritage schemes.
Known for her excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, Karen thrives in challenging, high-pressure environments and brings calm, organised leadership to every team she works with. She is a confident problem-solver who ensures that all works are delivered to the highest professional standards, on time and within scope.
Karen is methodical and clear in setting project objectives from the outset, maintaining a structured approach to delivery while fostering collaboration across teams and partners. She is also highly proficient in a range of project management software systems, using these tools to enhance communication, coordination, and overall project performance.
Latisha Darling-Mattis
Latisha is a dedicated Project Manager with five years’ experience in the construction industry, working as a consultant across a wide range of sectors including government, healthcare, commercial, and residential developments. She has successfully managed projects through multiple stages of the project life cycle, consistently delivering outcomes that align with client objectives and operational goals.
Known for her structured and methodical approach, Latisha excels in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and fostering strong communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment from concept to completion. Her attention to detail and commitment to quality underpin every stage of her project delivery.
Alongside her professional career, Latisha successfully completed a part-time BSc (Hons) in Construction Management, demonstrating her drive, discipline, and passion for continuous growth within the industry.