Craig Ward recently joined Gleeds as a Senior Director, where he leads a dynamic team within the London project management arm of the business.
With a wealth of experience in the built environment, Craig’s role encompasses various responsibilities, from networking and bid writing to mentoring and talent development. His leadership extends to managing and directing teams to successfully deliver on clients' needs and objectives, alongside the technical delivery of Gleeds' project management and employer’s agent services.
His days are diverse and fulfilling, shifting from administrative tasks to hands-on involvement in construction project delivery at all stages: planning, design, tendering, construction, and handover. Craig thrives on the challenge of managing complex projects and enjoys developing people, sharing his skills, and learning new ones along the way. A civil engineer by background, Craig is passionate about providing exceptional advice and service to clients in the construction sector.
The well-established brand offered a huge platform to grow a project management business from…and the people are friendly and very well thought of.
Attracted to Gleeds by its reputation and its supportive, talented workforce, Craig is motivated by the company's emphasis on innovation and agility. He values the opportunity to grow within the organisation and the positive, collaborative culture that drives it. Outside of work, Craig is an Ironman triathlete, a proud father of four, and the owner of two large, beloved dogs. His dedication to fitness and family reflects the same discipline and commitment he brings to his professional life.
If not in his current role, Craig imagines he might have pursued a career as a Harrier jump jet pilot in the RAF, a testament to his adventurous spirit.