Senior Project Manager, Oxford
About this opportunity
We searching for a senior project manager to join our growing Oxford project management team. This an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career and play a key role in an inclusive, collaborative team with ambitious plans.
If you are a project manager with construction consultancy experience, and you are searching for an opportunity to explore new sectors, take on more responsibilities, and progress your career, this is your next career step.
Working on a hybrid basis in central Oxford as a member of a multi-disciplinary office of 30, you will join a diverse, welcoming and supportive group, working with a variety of local and national clients across Oxfordshire & neighbouring counties.
As a project manager you will manage projects independently, and support on major projects & programmes. These span local independently clients, regional and national organisations, and global institutions, across education, life sciences, local & central government, healthcare and more.
Benefits
* A competitive salary (reviewed annually)
* Car allowance
* Payment of one professional subscription
* Support towards professional qualifications (if applicable)
* A Hybrid working pattern, plus flexible working options
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* A comprehensive flexible benefits package including healthcare & wellbeing services
* Corporate partnership perks including discounts on travel, entertainment, health & wellbeing, technology & more
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 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
* 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)
* MAPM (Member of the Association for Project Management)
* MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Building)
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.
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