Change Manager

Change Manager

• Principal to Associate Director level
• Warrington or Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are an accredited Great Place to Work employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

We are currently recruiting a Change Manager to support our UK operations, particularly within the Defence sector.

As a Change Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the change process across a portfolio of works, ensuring successful project delivery through all stages of the lifecycle—from tender and design to delivery, testing, and commissioning.

Your expertise will directly support the assurance, monitoring, and development of project resource needs across a range of high-profile construction and infrastructure projects.

What We Are Looking For

This role involves working alongside clients on cutting-edge projects, representing Gleeds in high-impact ventures. We are looking for experienced professionals who thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively, and excel at building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

• Previous experience in change management within the construction or engineering sectors.
• Extensive experience in major construction projects, with nuclear, civil engineering, or service contracting experience being highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, P6, MSP, and CEMAR.
• HNC, HND, or degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Change Management or Engineering).
• Professional qualifications or membership with recognised bodies (e.g., APM, AcostE) are desirable and will be supported if not already attained.

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.