Project Lead

About this opportunity

The Project Manager provides independent oversight of complex, high-value construction projects, where technical delivery, stakeholder management and programme certainty are critical.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.
• Managing teams 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
• Employee Assistance Programme

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Strong Project Management experience in Manufacturing facilities, Industrial buildings, Life Sciences or Healthcare.
• Proven delivery track record in Southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Portugal).
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting building contracts.
• Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement) and to lead high-performance teams
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.
• Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.
• Fluent level of English.
• The flexibility to relocate for the right opportunity .
  

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical education in the construction-related field

• 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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