Graduate Project Manager

All Locations; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Senior professional Project / Programme Manager to lead the delivery of project management and programme management services in the UK.

You will support Business Unit Directors, foster strong client relationships, and ensure high quality services and deliverables meet customer requirements.

This role requires MRICS, MAPM and MCIOB qualifications; Gleeds offers career development, a contributory pension and flexible working.

Qualifications

• MRICS, MAPM and MCIOB qualifications are preferred.
• Strong project/programme management background required.
• Ability to administer construction contracts and lead teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing and maintaining relationships.
• Delivering high quality services and deliverables meeting Customer requirements.
• Managing projects and/or programmes to deliver high quality services and deliverables in line with procedures.
• Administering contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer's Agent or Project Manager.
• Producing and presenting to customers.
• Mentoring and coaching employees so they realise their potential.
• Preparing bids for services.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising directors promptly of issues that may affect PI insurance.

Skills

MRICS

MAPM

MCIOB

Education

MRICS

MAPM

MCIOB

Job description

Senior professional Project / Programme Manager, responsible for managing the delivery of project management and programme management services.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives
• Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing and maintaining customer relationships
• Delivering high quality services and deliverables ensuring that services meet our Customer's requirements.
• Managing projects and/or programmes to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures
• Administering contracts as a contract administrator, employer's agent or project manager
• Producing and presenting to customers
• Mentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potential
• Preparing bids for services.
• Managing service delivery for profit
• Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or may arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance

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

Benefits

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

Inclusive Workplace

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 [email protected]

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Sound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification.
• Sound knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniques
• Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer's Agent and/or Project Manager
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.

Qualifications

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
• MAPM (Member of the Association of Project Managers)
• MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders)

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.