Associate Director Project Manager

Gleeds; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management is seeking an Associate Director to manage various projects and client relationships. This role involves significant leadership, continuous engagement with clients, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Ideal candidates should have relevant professional qualifications and a strong background in project management practices. Join a dynamic environment that supports professional growth and flexible working.

Benefits

Pension

Employee assistance program

Global travel scholarships

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Extensive project management experience required.
• Post-qualification experience is essential.
• Proficiency in ICT tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and coordinate activities within the team.
• Engage with customers and maintain relationships.
• Produce reports and advise directors on project issues.

Skills

Project management knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

MRICS

MAPM

MCIOB membership

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

Associate Director of Project Management responsible for managing projects, customer relationships, and coordinating activities within the Gleeds Programme and Project Management Team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering objectives.
• Engaging with customers and maintaining relationships.
• Ensuring project and programme deliverables meet client requirements.
• Managing teams to deliver quality services and outputs.
• Administering contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent, or Project Manager.
• Producing and presenting reports to clients.
• Mentoring employees to realize their potential.
• Preparing bids for services.
• Managing service delivery profitably.
• Advising Directors on project issues, especially those impacting Gleeds' professional indemnity insurance.
• Identifying and driving new business opportunities.

About You

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Extensive project and/or programme management experience.
• Post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of project management techniques.
• Industry knowledge including construction methods and materials.
• Understanding of construction procurement strategies.
• Ability to administer construction contracts.
• Understanding of legislation affecting building contracts.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Methodical approach to work.
• Problem-solving, negotiation, and financial skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Qualifications:

• MRICS, MAPM, or MCIOB membership.

Behaviours:

• Accountable, Performance Led, People Focused, Collaborative, Creative.

About Us

Join Gleeds and enjoy career development, pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Global Travel Scholarship, and flexible working. We influence iconic projects worldwide, solving complex problems that shape the future of the built environment. We value creativity, diverse perspectives, and relationships based on understanding and collaboration. We are committed to equality and work/life balance. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.