Project Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Manchester team, delivering project and programme management services across the built environment. You will lead project delivery, manage client relationships and ensure services meet requirements.

We value collaboration, strong communication, and a proactive approach to contract administration and risk management. Manchester-based role with flexible working and a professional, supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Sound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification.
• Knowledge 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.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Engage with customers and develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Deliver high quality services and deliverables meeting Customer requirements.
• Manage projects and/or programmes to deliver high quality services and deliverables per business procedures.
• Administer contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager.
• Produce and present to customers.
• Identify new business development opportunities and drive growth across business units.
• Manage service delivery for profit.
• Advise directors promptly of issues that could impact PI insurance.

Skills

Project management

Programme management

Contract administration

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

MRICS

MAPM

MCIOB

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager - Manchester - England

About this opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our Manchester team. If you’re passionate about shaping the built environment and thrive on delivering value across a diverse range of projects, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you’ll lead the successful delivery of project and programme management services, bringing your expertise to every stage of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business units activities
• 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:

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

Who we’re looking for:

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.

Qualifications

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

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]