About this opportunity: Senior Project Manager Infrastructure Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester (Mixture of local office, home and client sites) Full time - with flexible working and core hours Permanent 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 as a “Great Place to Work” which further acknowledges that we put our people at the heart of everything we do. The Gleeds Infrastructure team currently has c165 staff working across Infrastructure sectors such as Rail, Highways, Utilities, Aviation and Ports. We work with clients such as HS2, Network Rail, Homes England, Scottish Water, Port of Dover, Environment Agency, Heathrow and many others, providing Programme Management, Cost Management and Project controls services to our clients. The Infrastructure team is a people focused team with the drive to be: Great place to work - attracting and developing the best talent, that represents the diverse society we work within. Investing in and supporting our people in their chosen careers and providing opportunities. The vision of the Infrastructure team is to: Develop and implement a clear Infrastructure market proposition covering Programme Management, Cost Management, Project Controls and Advisory. To connect and co-ordinate infrastructure sector opportunities with our regional teams to grow our market share and do it with professionalism and personality. Creative and realistic, we will deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. Grow our UK infrastructure market share to £55m (Circa 550 people) by 2028. Senior professional Project / Programme Manager, responsible for managing the delivery of project management and programme management services. 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 About You Who we’re looking for: Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills Proven background of experience working on UK Infrastructure Projects. 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 MAPM (Member of the Association of Project Managers) or working towards 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.