Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerUK Property | SouthamptonPermanent | Full-time | Hybrid workingAbout this opportunityWe'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 objectivesPositively engaging with customers and developing, growing and maintaining customer relationshipsDelivering 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 proceduresAdministering contracts as a contract administrator, employer’s agent or project managerProducing and presenting to customersMentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potentialPreparing bids for services.Managing service delivery for profitAdvising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or may arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insuranceAs a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:Opportunities to develop and grow your career A contributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible working arrangementsWho we’re looking for:Experience, Knowledge and Key SkillsSound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification.Sound knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniquesAbility to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent and/or Project ManagerClear 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 skillsSound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to work as part of a team and manage teams.QualificationsTo 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io#LI-JL2 #LI-HYBRIDCareers Site Advertising End DateNot SpecifiedInternal Advertising End DateNot SpecifiedAll LocationsSouthamptonAll Locations is a required fieldSectorReal Estate & PropertyAdvertising SalaryNot Specified