Assistant Project Manager

Galliford Try; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Leicester based with travel to support contracts from award through to Making Good Defects Certificate. You may step in as Project Manager on smaller projects, helping to maintain safety, quality and profitability.

Join our Digital Infrastructure unit to deliver projects on time and within budget, while supporting commercial processes to maximise cash flow and ensure client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction, infrastructure, utilities or related fields.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and the Principal Designer role.
• Aware of H&S responsibilities and company policies.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture delivering excellent outcomes for customers and stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement with tools, support and resources.
• Ensure quality systems are in place and standards met.
• Monitor performance to minimise defects and drive quality delivery.
• Plan, develop and support teams to meet business needs.
• Coordinate maintenance and defect resolution after project completion.
• Produce accurate reports and management information.
• Build relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

CDM 2015 knowledge

H&S responsibilities

Stakeholder communication

Commercial acumen

Job description

Role Title: Assistant Project Manager

Business Unit: Digital Infrastructure

Location: Leicester Based with Travel

Role Overview:

To assist the Project Managers with production functions on contracts allocated by the Directors from award through to the issue of the Making Good Defects Certificate. In some cases to assume the role of Project Manager on smaller projects.

To maintain and maximise quality of service and profitability.

Maintain and enforce safety & environmental standards as required by statute and company’s safety policies.

Note:The job responsibilities and the position to whom the job holder reports, may vary from time to time.As a consequence the job responsibilities will include but may not be limited to any or all of the following items as required by the Project Manager, Operations Manager or Director.

What you will be doing:

• Foster a culture where everyone strives to deliver excellent outcomes for customers and stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement by providing the tools, support, and resources people need to succeed.
• Ensure quality systems are in place and standards are consistently met.
• Monitor performance to minimise defects and drive high-quality delivery.
• Plan, develop, and support teams to meet current and future business needs.
• Ensure appropriate resources are available to deliver work effectively.
• Encourage and participate in learning, development, and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of relevant employment law, regulations, and industry requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee projects to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain project programmes and schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend and contribute to stakeholder and project progress meetings as required.
• Implement and manage company systems, procedures, and project set‑up activities.
• Optimise the use of company resources and monitor project progress.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and departments.
• Support commercial processes to maximise cash flow, profitability, and timely payments.
• Identify and manage variations, claims, and final accounts promptly.
• Maintain effective financial controls across suppliers, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Coordinate maintenance and defect resolution activities after project completion.
• Share lessons learned and key project information with relevant teams.
• Produce accurate and timely reports and management information.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Support business development activities and identify future opportunities.
• Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and compliance across all activities.
• Assess and manage risks relating to people, projects, and company assets.
• Communicate business and project updates clearly across teams.
• Facilitate regular team briefings and encourage open communication.

About you:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction, infrastructure, utilities or
• Experienced in and knowledge of CDM 2015 and the Principal Design role.
• Aware of H&S responsibilities and adheres to company policies.
• Able read and interpret design and construction programmes.
• Understands buildability and will challenge if designs do not meet the sequencing or construction methodology.
• Analytical with advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Able to develop ideas and present concisely.
• Excellent communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Able to demonstrate commercial acumen and managing of design change process

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 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.

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 Specialist Services business please contact [e-mail]

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.