Project Manager

All Locations; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in Oxford. This role involves managing projects independently, engaging with clients, and providing high-quality services. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management and relevant qualifications, such as MRICS or MAPM. The position offers competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Qualifications

• Sound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification.
• Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer's Agent and/or Project Manager.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Engaging with customers and developing relationships.
• Delivering high-quality services and meet Customer's requirements.

Skills

Project management techniques

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team management

ICT skills

Education

MRICS – Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

MAPM – Member of the Association for Project Management

MCIOB – Member of the Chartered Institute of Building

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

We searching for a project manager to join our growing Oxford project management team. This an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career and play a key role in an inclusive, collaborative team with ambitious plans. If you're a project(zone) manager with construction consultancy experience, and you're searching for an opportunity to explore new sectors, take on more responsibilities, and Zw progress your career, this is your next career step. Working on a hybrid basis in central Oxford as a member of a multi‑disciplinary office of 30, you'll join a diverse, welcoming and supportive group dienst working with a variety of local and national clients across Oxfordshire & neighbouring counties. As a project manager you'll manage projects independently and support major projects & programmes that span local independent clients, regional and national organisations, and global institutions charity across education, life sciences, local & central government, healthcare and more.

Key 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 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

Benefits you will receive

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

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 solvingът, 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 for Project Management
• MCIOB – Member of the Chartered Institute of Building

About Gleeds: Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, warmer 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary (reviewed annually)
• Car allowance
• Payment of one professional subscription
• Support towards professional qualifications (if applicable)
• Hybrid working pattern + flexible working options
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A comprehensive flexible benefits package including healthcare & wellbeing services
• Corporate partnership perks including discounts on travel, entertainment, health & wellbeing, technology & more