Project Manager

Gleeds; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; 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 a Professional Project / Programme Manager to lead delivery of project and programme management services for clients in the UK. The role involves supporting Business Unit Directors, developing and maintaining client relationships, and ensuring high-quality outputs that meet customer requirements.

You will administer contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager, manage projects to deliver value, and identify growth opportunities across business units

Qualifications

• Sound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification.
• Strong knowledge of project management techniques and contract administration.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work methodically and absorb complex information.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Positively engaging with customers and developing relationships.
• Delivering high quality services and deliverables meeting customer requirements.
• Managing projects and programmes to deliver high quality services.
• Administering contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager.
• Producing and presenting to customers.
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising directors promptly of issues that may affect projects or insurance.

Skills

Project management

Programme management

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Financial management

MS Office

Education

MRICS

MAPM

MCIOB

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About this opportunity

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

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


• Our Global Travel Scholarship 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.