Project Controls Manager

Gleeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training & qualifications

Holiday purchase scheme

Competitive salary reviews

Employee assistance programme

Global travel scholarship

Volunteering opportunities

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy delivering projects across rail, water, utilities and infrastructure from Leeds. As Project Controls Manager you will lead the Integrated Project Controls across the capital programme portfolio, shaping regional teams and supporting bid wins.

You will manage client relationships, drive growth, oversee scope, deliver high-quality services and strengthen Gleeds' proposition while ensuring value and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Integrated Project Controls across infrastructure programs.
• Proven ability to win work and manage key accounts.
• Strong people leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Strong financial acumen and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business development opportunities and drive growth across UK Infrastructure.
• Deliver high-quality services and deliverables meeting customer requirements.
• Review scope of appointments to ensure delivery by team members.
• Manage and maintain customer relationships with clients and partners.
• Manage employees, focusing on retention and development.
• Develop and enhance Gleeds Integrated Project Controls capability.
• Brief staff on Gleeds business aspects.
• Lead bids for services and manage project finances (scope, invoices, payments, debt).

Skills

Stakeholder management

People management

Bid management

Project controls

Business development

Team leadership

Client relationships

Job description

Project Controls Manager - Infrastructure

• Sector - UK Infrastructure
• Location - Leeds (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity:

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are an accredited Great Place to Work, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in the Rail, Water & Utilities, Aviation, and Transportation & Highway sectors. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy when well-integrated into the physical, human, and economic environment. Whether it's a rail link, wind farm, or flood defence barrier, the goal is to create tangible benefits for individuals, communities, and economies.

The role of Project Controls Manager is to lead, develop and implement our Integrated Project Controls service across our capital programme portfolio as well as shape and grow our National and Regional teams. You will be responsible for supporting the leadership of the Integrated Project Controls function, work winning, key account management, recruitment and growing our Regional and UK Infrastructure business.

You will be responsible for having a leading role in strengthening Gleeds' Integrated Project Controls proposition, both internally and externally.

Your day-day could involve:

• Supporting identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the UK Infrastructure business
• Delivering high quality services and deliverables ensuring that services meet our Customer’s requirements.
• Reviewing scope of appointments to ensure services are being delivered by team members in accordance with appointments
• Managing and maintaining Customer relationships (i.e. Clients, business partners and other consultants)
• Managing employees, focusing on retention and development
• Developing and enhancing Gleeds Integrated Project Controls capability and proposition
• Briefing employees on relevant aspects of Gleeds business
• Leading and supporting bids for services
• Managing the commercial aspects of projects (e.g. scope of services/deliverables, invoices, payments, and debt management).

What we can offer you:

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work

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]

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