Assistant Project Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of projects across the Midlands region. You will work alongside experienced Project and Programme Managers on a diverse portfolio spanning Industrial, Manufacturing and Logistics sectors, gaining exposure to contracts, procurement and reporting.

You will develop skills in project stages, management tools, procurement strategies and health and safety for facilities services, with clear paths for professional growth

Qualifications

• Postgraduate experience in project/ programme management.
• Knowledge of project stages, management tools and techniques.
• Experience with procurement strategies and tendering.
• Experience with procurement of facilities supplies and services.
• Health and safety for facilities services.
• Contract administration and management.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good organisational skills and adaptability to change.
• Financial management and numeracy skills.
• Proficient ICT skills, especially MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Project/Programme Managers in delivering high-quality services and deliverables.
• Administering contracts as contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager.
• Producing and presenting to customers.
• Preparing bids for services.
• Ensuring independent checks of quantitative and financial information.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Financial management

Numeracy

ICT skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc Degree

Professional membership pursuit (RICS/CIOB/APN)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About this opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of exciting projects and programmes across our Midlands region. Working alongside experienced Project and Programme Managers, you will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects spanning the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Logistics sectors, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Project / Programme Managers in:
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that project management and/or programme management deliverables meet customer requirements
• Delivering high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures
• Administering contracts as contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager
• Producing and presenting to customers
• Preparing bids for services
• Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks
• Remaining in the remit of your role

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Further post graduate experience in project management and/or programme management
• Develop knowledge and experience in the following:
  • Project stages
  • Project management tools and techniques
  • Procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
  • Specification and procurement of facilities supplies and services
  • Health and safety for facilities services
  • Contract administration and management
• Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written
• Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changes
• Sound problem solving, negotiating, financial management and numeracy skills
• Competent ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications

• BSc Degree
• Undertaking to attain professional membership – RICS, CIOB or APN or equivalent standard

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [e-mail]