Senior Project Manager - Southampton

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gleeds Academy training

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Corporate perks discounts

Contributory pension

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Southampton office, part of the UK Property team. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary project management service, delivering a broad range of construction projects while mentoring junior staff and expanding client relationships.

You’ll work with a supportive senior team, enjoy flexible hybrid working, and access Gleeds Academy training, health and wellbeing resources, and a range of employee perks as part of our inclusive, people-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Sound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification.
• Knowledge 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.

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

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Client relationships

Problem solving

Team leadership

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Education

MRICS

MAPM

MCIOB

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Project Manager

UK Property | Southampton

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

About this opportunity

We're searching for a senior project manager to join our growing Southampton office as a key addition to our South East project management service. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, successful and people focussed team of construction project managers, delivering a broad range of construction projects.

You'll join a multi-disciplinary team of 45 cost management & project management professionals with an impressive and longstanding reputation in the local industry, and be part of a 110+ member regional service, working collaboratively on both local projects, regional programmes & national frameworks.

Joining our Southampton project management team, you'll have opportunities to broaden your sector experience, support and mentor junior team members, act as client or project lead, and further your career with clearly defined career development plans.

You'll work with engaging, approachable and supportive senior team members, who will help you develop further, providing you with guidance, direction and opportunity.

As an organisation committed to our people, we offer a range of benefits, from training resources through Gleeds Academy, to health and wellbeing support, exclusive offers & discounts through corporate partnership perks, flexible working options & much more.

As Senior Project Manager, your 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

To be considered for our Senior Project Manager position you will need to hold one of the following professional memberships:

• 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)

If you don't possess one of the above qualifications, we will still consider your application, however this may be for a more junior role. We offer comprehensive support towards professional qualification and will support you to achieve this at the earliest opportunity.

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]

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