About this opportunity
We are seeking an individual at either Assistant or Project Manager level to join our Birmingham Project Management team based at our centrally located office.
You will be working across a variety of projects and sectors including Manufacturing, Education, and Government frameworks. This role will suit an individual who enjoys variety as part of their workday.
We operate a hybrid working model where you will be based between our office, client sites (when required), and your home.
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 realize 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
Our Global Travel Scholarship 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
Degree qualified in a relevant field
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.
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