Senior Project Manager - Exeter

Gleeds; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Health & wellbeing services

Travel benefits

Professional subscriptions

Discounted services & perks

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Exeter office, leading education sector projects such as schools and colleges in the local region for a key national client. You will work with regional leads and act as the main contact for clients and external stakeholders, aiming to deliver high-quality outcomes.

This role offers hybrid working, career development, and a path to lead major client programs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering school & education sector construction projects.
• Post qualification experience in project management, ideally within a construction consultancy environment.
• Detailed knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniques.
• Sound knowledge of the industry (including factors affecting it) and construction methods and materials.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Experience acting as contract administrator on JCT (intermediate & D&B) contracts.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• 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 to deliver successful outcomes

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.
• Administering contracts as a contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager.
• Producing and presenting to customers
• 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.
• Actively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business units activities

Skills

Education sector PM

Client relations

Contract administration

Procurement strategies

JCT contracts

Communication skills

Financial & numeracy

MS Office

Education

MRICS

MAPM

MCIOB

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Education Sector

Exeter, EX1

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

About This Opportunity

We're searching for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Exeter office as a key member of our successful project management team. You'll take on responsibility for our growing pipeline of education sector projects, specifically focusing on school and college projects in the local region for a key national client.

You’ll work closely with our wider regional leads and be a key point of contact for clients & external stakeholders. Delivering successful end products, you’ll have the opportunity to be account lead for the office.

Joining us as Senior Project Manager you will benefit from:

• Career development opportunities with regular career check ins and career progression pathways
• Hybrid working and flexible working provisions to support work / life balance
• A lead role for key clients in the local region
• Support from sector specialists and regional leads
• A competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including health & wellbeing services, travel benefits, professional subscriptions & a variety of discounted services & perks

Core 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.
• Administering contracts as a contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager.
• Producing and presenting to customers
• 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.
• Actively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business units activities

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

• Experience delivering school & education sector construction projects
• Post qualification experience in project management, ideally within a construction consultancy environment
• Detailed knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniques
• Sound knowledge of the industry (including factors affecting it) and construction methods and materials
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Experience acting as contract administrator on JCT (intermediate & D&B) contracts.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• 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 to deliver successful outcomes

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 [email protected]