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Contract Manager (Fabrication)

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Job Description

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Contract Manager

Keighley, West Yorkshire

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Contract Manager working for the Fabrication Department of Galliford Try.

As a Contract Manager you will be responsible for the management of Fabrication Projects throughout the UK within the water sector, this will include health, safety and environmental performance, the programme, financial position, and overall performance of allocated schemes.

Within the role you will actively manage and seek improvements within the project life cycle including, tendering, design, supply chain, manufacturing, installation and handover.

What you will be doing:

  • Have experience of working in the fabrication and welding industry.
  • A high level of commercial awareness and technical operational knowledge is key; it will be down to you to make the required decision for the project success.
  • We're seeking a strong leader and an excellent team player who has successfully managed and developed teams, with the confidence to communicate with all members of project delivery both in house, sub-contractors, clients and suppliers.
  • Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values, and culture
  • Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honesty.
  • Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed, and enthusiastic in all that you do.
  • To manage the project team ensuring that each member has a clear set of objectives to follow and clear roles and responsibilities
  • To assist the Operations Manager, Installation Manager and Workshop Manager with the utilisation of the direct labour resources where possible across the projects
  • To assume responsibility of the financial performance of the portfolio of projects with overall responsibility for Profit/Loss on contracts under the Framework
  • To produce project performance reports and participate in monthly financial / programme reviews for all schemes with the Installation Manager
  • To ensure compliance with all company commercial and financial procedures
  • Complete contract documentation
  • Establishing and agreeing price variations and final accounts
  • Prepare estimates and quotations & provide tender vetting for others
  • Ascertain preliminary and detailed design/project requirements and solutions
  • To closely liaise with other departments, such as tendering and design, to ensure resources are correctly allocated and client requirements are fully achieved
  • Attend site visits/meetings

Experience and Qualifications:

  • An industry applicable ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent
  • H&S qualifications (desirable)
  • IOSH or CITB 5 Day Site Safety Management (SMSTS),
  • CSCS card
  • Demonstratable experience working with NEC suite of contracts
  • Demonstrable experience of working within the water and / or sewage industries
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
  • Strong team player but also able to work as an individual
  • Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines
  • Able to work in a busy environment under pressure

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
  • A wide range of corporate discounts
  • Cycle to Work schemes
  • Comprehensive pension plan
  • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
  • Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
  • Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contactjade.adamson@gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview."

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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Contract Manager (Fabrication)

Galliford Try Holdings plc
West Yorkshire, UK
Full-Time

Published on 03/09/2025

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