At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting education projects and engage with clients in the local community.
- Company: Join Gleeds, a global leader in property and construction consultancy.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, career development, and a competitive salary with great perks.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and supports your growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the education sector while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and knowledge of construction methods required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Senior Project Manager
Education Sector
- Exeter, EX1
- Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working
We're searching for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Exeter office as a key member of our successful project management team.
You'll take on responsibility for our growing pipeline of education sector projects, specifically focusing on school and college projects in the local region for a key national client.
You’ll work closely with our wider regional leads and be a key point of contact for clients & external stakeholders.
Delivering successful end products, you’ll have the opportunity to be account lead for the office.
Joining us as Senior Project Manager you will benefit from
- Career development opportunities with regular career check ins and career progression pathways
- Hybrid working and flexible working provisions to support work / life balance
- A lead role for key clients in the local region
- Support from sector specialists and regional leads
- A competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including health & wellbeing services, travel benefits, professional subscriptions & a variety of discounted services & perks
Core 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.
- Administering contracts as a contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager.
- Producing and presenting to customers
- 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.
- Actively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business units activities
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
- Experience delivering school & education sector construction projects
- Post qualification experience in project management, ideally within a construction consultancy environment
- Detailed knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniques
- Sound knowledge of the industry (including factors affecting it) and construction methods and materials
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
- Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
- Experience acting as contract administrator on JCT (intermediate & D&B) contracts.
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
- 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 Power Point
- Ability to work as part of a team to deliver successful outcomes
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)
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.
Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued.
We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams.
As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all.
If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at careers@gleeds. com
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