Role - Senior Planner - Project Controls Manager Sector - UK Infrastructure Location - Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol, London / UK Wide Permanent - Full time - with flexible working and core hours - (Mixture of home, office and client sites) About this opportunity: Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a proud to say that we have been certified asa “Great Place to Work” which further acknowledges that we put our people at the heart of everything we do. Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in Renewables, Technology, Transport and Utilities. 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. We are recruiting for a Senior Planner / Project Controls Manager to join our team and be a part of our ambitious growth plans for 2024/25. The role of Senior Planner / Project Controls Manager is to lead, develop and implement our Integrated Project Controls service across our capital programme portfolio as well as shape and grow our National and Regional teams. You will be responsible for supporting the leadership of the Integrated Project Controls function, work winning, key account management, recruitment and growing our Regional and UK Infrastructure business. You will be responsible for having a leading role in strengthening Gleeds’ Integrated Project Controls proposition, both internally and externally. About You What we are looking for in our next Senior Planner / Project Controls Manager: Proven background of experience working on UK Infrastructure and/or Major UK Projects. Supporting identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the UK Infrastructure business. Delivering high quality services and deliverables ensuring that services meet our Customer’s requirements. Reviewing scope of appointments to ensure services are being delivered by team members in accordance with appointments. Managing and maintaining Customer relationships (i.e. Clients, business partners and other consultants). Managing employees, focusing on retention and development. Developing and enhancing Gleeds Integrated Project Controls capability and proposition. Briefing employees on relevant aspects of Gleeds business. Leading and supporting bids for services. Managing the commercial aspects of projects (e.g. scope of services/deliverables, invoices, payments, and debt management). What we can offer you: Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications. Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry. Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme. Competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews. Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first. Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience. Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance. Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations. About Us About us A world of opportunity Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose. With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive. Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work: Professionalism with personality Excellence with humility Innovation with agility We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.