Project Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global property and construction consultancy in Oxford seeks a Project Manager with experience in construction consultancy. The role is hybrid and involves managing independent projects, engaging with clients and delivering high-quality services. Candidates should have MRICS or equivalent qualifications and strong communication and project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave and support towards professional qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Support towards professional qualifications

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Sound project management experience post qualification.
• Ability to administer construction contracts.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Unit Directors in delivering objectives.
• Engage positively with customers to maintain relationships.
• Deliver high quality services in accordance with business procedures.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving skills

Knowledge of project management techniques

Ability to manage teams

Education

MRICS

MAPM

MCIOB

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Project Manager, Oxford

Real Estate Construction | Permanent | full-time | Hybrid working

About this opportunity

We are searching for a project manager to join our growing Oxford project management team. This is 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 are a project manager with construction consultancy experience, and you are looking for an opportunity to explore new sectors, take on more responsibilities, and 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 will join a diverse, welcoming and supportive group, working with a variety of local and national clients across Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties.

As a project manager you’ll manage projects independently, and support major projects & programmes illegov span local independent clients, regional and national organisations, and global institutions, across education, life sciences, local & central government, healthcare and more.

Benefits

• A competitive salary (reviewed annually)
• Car allowance
• Payment of one professional subscription
• (profile) Support towards professional qualifications (if applicable)
• A hybrid working pattern, plus 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

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 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
• Mentoringarmatg 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:

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

Who we’re looking for

• Sound project management and gesprek ? project 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 for Project Management)
• MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Building)

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.