Senior Project Manager - Defence Manufacturing Delivery

Gleeds; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support Defence manufacturing and R&D programmes. The role requires presence on client sites in Worcestershire or Herefordshire and a background in Defence or Manufacturing sectors.

You will support Directors, manage contracts, maintain key customer relationships and drive business development while ensuring delivery of high-quality services and outputs that meet clients’ requirements.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification project or programme management experience.
• Experience in administering construction contracts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering objectives.
• Engaging with customers and developing relationships.
• Delivering high quality services and outputs that meet customer requirements.
• Managing projects or programmes to deliver services per business procedures.
• Administering contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Producing presentations for customers.
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Raising issues promptly to directors, particularly those affecting PI insurance.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Contract administration

Defence sector experience

Education

MRICS

MAPM

MCIOB

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Gleeds is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support Defence manufacturing and R&D programmes. The role requires presence on client sites in Worcestershire or Herefordshire and a background in Defence or Manufacturing sectors.

You will support Directors, manage contracts, maintain key customer relationships and drive business development while ensuring delivery of high-quality services and outputs that meet clients’ requirements.