Senior Project Manager at Gleeds in Manchester, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

contract admin

bid prep

project management

service delivery

customer engagement

mentoring

Producing and presenting to customers
Mentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potential
Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives
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
Administering contracts as a contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager
Preparing bids for services.
Managing projects and/or programmes to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures
Managing service delivery for profit
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.

Requirements

project management

contract admin

ms office

mciob

mapm

mrics

Sound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification.
Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent and/or Project Manager
Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
Permanent (Mixture of local office, home and client site)
Sound knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniques
Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.
Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders)
MAPM (Member of the Association of Project Managers) or
MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or

Benefits

Opportunities to develop and grow your career
Employee Assistance Programme
A contributory pension scheme
Full time - with flexible working and core hours
Flexible working arrangements
Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1885

Year Founded

The company has a long-standing history and legacy in project and cost management consultancy.

Over 50 Countries

Global Presence

The firm operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across various sectors.

They manage projects ranging from high-rise buildings to large-scale infrastructure.
Their expertise spans commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
They offer bespoke services tailored to each project's unique needs.
Typical projects include airports, commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, and energy plants.
The company is known for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
It is often entrusted with some of the world’s most ambitious projects.

Culture + Values

Professionalism with personality – highest standards of competence, integrity and respect, warm and relational.
Excellence with humility – exceptional teamwork built on trust; prioritising clients’ and colleagues’ best interests.
Innovation with agility – combining proven processes with flexible thinking to deliver fresh solutions.
Sustainable and socially conscious mindset – treating every project as an opportunity to help the planet and communities prosper.
Impartial intelligence – independent advice focused solely on clients’ best interests.
Visionary partnerships – aligning with value-driven partners to create resilient, sustainable outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

2040 Net Zero Target

Ambitious climate goal

The company has set a Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated net zero target to be achieved by 2040.

46.2% Reduction

Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction

The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline.

46.2% Scope 3 Reduction

Purchased goods and services

The company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions, including purchased goods and services, business travel, and commuting, by 46.2% by 2030.

90% Across Scopes

GHG emissions reduction target

The company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040.

Eliminate single-use plastics from offices following an internal plastics policy.
100% of UK offices on renewable electricity by 2025; global offices as feasible by 2027.
84% of UK offices already using renewable electricity (as of latest report).
32% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity since 2019.
CDP score of B in 2024.
Annual reporting and tracking of global GHG emissions; detailed Climate Transition Plan in development.

Inclusion & Diversity

£100,000 pledge

Annual Contribution to Charities

Supporting charities and good causes annually.

Top 50 UK Workplace

Best Workplaces Ranking

Ranked as one of the top 50 Super-Large companies in the UK based on employee survey data.

75% Development Score

People-Development Index

Scored highly on an index measuring the company's investment in employee development.

Global investment in performance, development and wellbeing of diverse employees through volunteering and outreach programmes.

Articles

Services

Project leadership (Project controls)

Programme and project management

Cost management and quantity surveying

Careers

Role

Description

contract admin

bid prep

project management

service delivery

customer engagement

mentoring

Producing and presenting to customers
Mentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potential
Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives
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
Administering contracts as a contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager
Preparing bids for services.
Managing projects and/or programmes to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures
Managing service delivery for profit
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.

Requirements

project management

contract admin

ms office

mciob

mapm

mrics

Sound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification.
Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent and/or Project Manager
Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
Permanent (Mixture of local office, home and client site)
Sound knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniques
Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.
Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders)
MAPM (Member of the Association of Project Managers) or
MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or

Benefits

Opportunities to develop and grow your career
Employee Assistance Programme
A contributory pension scheme
Full time - with flexible working and core hours
Flexible working arrangements
Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1885

Year Founded

The company has a long-standing history and legacy in project and cost management consultancy.

Over 50 Countries

Global Presence

The firm operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across various sectors.

They manage projects ranging from high-rise buildings to large-scale infrastructure.
Their expertise spans commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
They offer bespoke services tailored to each project's unique needs.
Typical projects include airports, commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, and energy plants.
The company is known for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
It is often entrusted with some of the world’s most ambitious projects.

Culture + Values

Professionalism with personality – highest standards of competence, integrity and respect, warm and relational.
Excellence with humility – exceptional teamwork built on trust; prioritising clients’ and colleagues’ best interests.
Innovation with agility – combining proven processes with flexible thinking to deliver fresh solutions.
Sustainable and socially conscious mindset – treating every project as an opportunity to help the planet and communities prosper.
Impartial intelligence – independent advice focused solely on clients’ best interests.
Visionary partnerships – aligning with value-driven partners to create resilient, sustainable outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

2040 Net Zero Target

Ambitious climate goal

The company has set a Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated net zero target to be achieved by 2040.

46.2% Reduction

Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction

The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline.

46.2% Scope 3 Reduction

Purchased goods and services

The company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions, including purchased goods and services, business travel, and commuting, by 46.2% by 2030.

90% Across Scopes

GHG emissions reduction target

The company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040.

Eliminate single-use plastics from offices following an internal plastics policy.
100% of UK offices on renewable electricity by 2025; global offices as feasible by 2027.
84% of UK offices already using renewable electricity (as of latest report).
32% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity since 2019.
CDP score of B in 2024.
Annual reporting and tracking of global GHG emissions; detailed Climate Transition Plan in development.

Inclusion & Diversity

£100,000 pledge

Annual Contribution to Charities

Supporting charities and good causes annually.

Top 50 UK Workplace

Best Workplaces Ranking

Ranked as one of the top 50 Super-Large companies in the UK based on employee survey data.

75% Development Score

People-Development Index

Scored highly on an index measuring the company's investment in employee development.

Global investment in performance, development and wellbeing of diverse employees through volunteering and outreach programmes.

Articles

Services

Project leadership (Project controls)

Programme and project management

Cost management and quantity surveying

Careers