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Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
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.

Project Manager - Infrastructure

Location - South Yorkshire

Purpose of the role:

As a Project Manager you will successfully deliver projects on time, within budget and to client specification.

Key Accountabilities:

You will:

  • Create a 'Knowingly Safe' working environment.
  • Ensure that the principles of CDM are applied and relevant legislation is complied with.
  • Embed a E.D.I. Culture.
  • Engage with the designer to ensure a safe, buildable and timely design is achieved within the detailed design phase to allow efficient delivery of the scheme.
  • Plan, prepare and facilitate collaborative workshops as and when required.
  • Interview, select and onboard staff in line with the resource profile for the Scheme.
  • With the support of the Commercial Team ensure the selection of the best Supply Chain partners.
  • Ensure all pre-commencement and regulatory requirements are discharged prior to work commencing.
  • Plan and prepare for delivery of the Scheme throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Appoint a Temporary Works Coordinator and ensure all Temporary Works requirements are understood and designed in a timely manner.
  • Plan, prepare and oversee the establishment of the site offices and compound.
  • Champion the use of innovative technologies and techniques.
  • Take ownership of risk & opportunities in conjunction with the Risk Manager.
  • Lead the Commercial Team to manage costs, and maximise cash flow and profitability, capturing any changes in scope.
  • Ensure any incidents/accidents are thoroughly investigated, closed out and learnings implemented.
  • Take ownership for the delivery and quality of work to the required standards.
  • Manage the Construction Teams and Supply Chain partners to ensure delivery of the Scheme in line with the agreed Budget, Programme and Scope.
  • Ensure adequate resource to fulfil the programme including the demobilisation and redeployment of the team at the end of the project.
  • Engage with the Performance Team to ensure all CPF/BSC scoring is completed and evidenced.
  • Ensure all internal and external reporting is completed as required.
  • Manage, monitor and review direct reports and team performances, providing encouragement and discipline as and when required.

About you:

Key experience required for to this appointment:

  • ECI / Design and Build projects
  • Coordinate and manage Contractor Design with an external consultant
  • Public Realm involvement
  • Ability to work in a team and collaborate with others (Internal and External)

What we can offer in return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.2 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:
Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK's transition to net zero.

Infrastructure (Local Authority)

Our local authority business stream focuses on delivering vital infrastructure across the country, connecting communities, improving safety and providing multi modal forms of transport through a regionally focused approach.

We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a trusted and reliable partner. Our strong portfolio of schemes and key role on nine frameworks in the UK provides over 100 local authorities with direct access to our services.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Jenny Reid on jenny.reid@gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

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

We encourage you 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.

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

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About Us

Our vision is to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

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 working with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We are committed to agile working, giving our people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Our smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way we carry out our business, ensuring we provide a working environment that works for everyone.

In addition to working on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects we offer a comprehensive benefits package to including a competitive salary, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonuses and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will be committed to your wellbeing, training and professional development and we will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements. Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

About the Team

Our Highways business has seen impressive growth over the last few years working in collaboration with Highways England and Local Authority clients across the UK. Our portfolio of road projects has contributed substantially to the national infrastructure network and has seen us become one of the leading players in the Highways sector. Right now, we are poised for continued growth with successful positions on the Midlands Highways Alliance and Eastern Highways Alliance and the YOR Civils Frameworks strengthened with additional success on the Regional Delivery Partnership in the South West and the Eastern regions, where we will deliver six key schemes to enhance the strategic road network worth in excess of £435 million alone delivered by 2024.

Project Manager

Galliford Try Holdings plc
South Yorkshire, UK
Full-Time

Published on 27/06/2024

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