Senior Project Planner

Gleeds; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Senior Project / Programme Planner to support our Midlands team with the flexibility to be based from our central Nottingham or Birmingham office. The ideal candidate will have programme software experience in P6 and Asta Powerproject and will deliver high-quality services and manage contracts.

Responsibilities include supporting directors, developing customer relationships, mentoring staff and preparing bids, with opportunities to grow your career and enjoy flexible working

Qualifications

• Sound project and programme management experience post qualification.
• Knowledge of project management techniques.
• Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical thinking and numeracy skills.
• Proficient ICT skills with 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

Contract administration

Communication skills

Team leadership

Numeracy

MS Office

Education

MRICS (desirable)

MAPM (desirable)

MCIOB (desirable)

Tools

P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

• About this opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Project / Programme Planner to support our Midlands team with the flexibility to be based from our central Nottingham or Birmingham office. The ideal candidate will have programme software experience in P6 and Asta Powerproject. 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) is desirable

About usGleeds 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]