Project Manager

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to support delivery of key Defence manufacturing / Research and development programmes. The ideal candidate will be located in Worcestershire or Herefordshire due to client locations and site presence requirements. The ideal candidate will have Defence or Manufacturing sector experience. 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 + Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business units activities + 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

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  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. 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
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  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.