Chris Richardson

Senior Project Manager @Gleeds

Leeds, GB

Leading high-value construction projects across the North Region, focusing on DfE-funded schools, large-scale new builds, demolitions and complex CAT A–C fit-outs. Acting as Employer’s Agent and NEC4 Project Manager, ensuring seamless execution of Design & Build (D&B) contracts while collaborating with clients, programme leads, and contractors.Key Achievements:Managing a portfolio worth £300M+, delivering high-quality construction and fit-out projects.Technical Advisor for the Department for Education, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across multiple frameworks.Spearheaded process improvements, reducing project delays through structured risk management (MoR) methodologies.Successfully leading and mentoring a PMO team in Wakefield, driving efficiency and business growth.

The University of Bedfordshire

Lean Six Sigma, Continuous improvement

University of Northampton

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

QA

PMQ, Project Management

QA

Prince 2, Project Management

Stratford Business School

BTEC Level 7 Ext Diploma Strategic Management and Leadership, Business Administration and Management, General