Senior Project Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager who will oversee project management and ensure delivery of high-quality services. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in project/programme management, a good understanding of construction contracts, and excellent communication skills. The role offers opportunities for career development, a contributory pension scheme, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Sound project management experience post qualification.
• Knowledge of project management techniques.
• Clear understanding of building contracts legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Unit Directors in delivering objectives.
• Engage with customers and grow relationships.
• Manage project deliverables and services.

Skills

Project management experience

Contract administration skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving skills

MS Office proficiency

Team management

Education

MRICS or MAPM or MCIOB

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Project Manager

London - England

About this opportunity

Senior 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
• 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

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 and manage teams.

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.