Senior Project Manager

Gleeds; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a senior professional Project/Programme Manager to lead the delivery of project and programme management services in the UK. The role involves supporting Business Unit Directors and developing strong customer relationships to ensure high-quality deliverables.

You will manage projects and/or programmes within Gleeds’ procedures, administer contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent, produce client-facing outputs and mentor staff to realise potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering project and programme management post-qualification.
• Strong knowledge of project management techniques.
• Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager.
• Knowledge of legislation affecting building contracts.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Methodical thinking and structured approach.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements.
• Strong negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.
• Proficient ICT skills with MS Office suite.

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 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

Skills

Project management

Programme management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Financial awareness

Attention to detail

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

MAPM (Member of the Association of Project Managers)

MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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
• 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.

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]