Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Birmingham or surrounding areas

Permanent (Mixture of local office, and client site)

Full time - with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are an accredited Great Place to Work, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in the Rail, Water & Utilities, Aviation, and Transportation & Highway sectors. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy when well-integrated into the physical, human, and economic environment. Whether it’s a rail link, wind farm, or flood defence barrier, the goal is to create tangible benefits for individuals, communities, and economies.

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

Our Global Travel Scholarship 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)

NEC Accredited

#LI-RH1 #LI-Hybrid

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]

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

#LI-RH1 #LI-Hybrid