Project Director

Galliford Try Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid membership to professional association

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK seeks a Project Director to manage design-build projects. The role involves ensuring site organization, leading construction teams, and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have significant experience in project management and possess a CSCS Card at Site Manager level. The position offers excellent benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working on design and build projects for a main contractor.
• Manage all aspects of the build process from design to handover.
• Experience with Education and/or MOJ Projects is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site organization and compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead the construction processes and direct junior team members.
• Manage performance against contract targets and take corrective actions.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Construction management

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

CSCS Card at Site Manager level

Valid SMSTS certificate

Job description

Project Director

North West England

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Director to join the Team at Galliford Try. Ideally you will be based in or around North West and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing

• Ensure that the site is organised and always in good order.
• Understand your role within the construction team and what is expected.
• Assist and lead with various disciplines within the construction processes.
• Communicate within the construction team and direct junior members of the team.
• Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge if necessary.
• Direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
• Train and develop junior members of the team to meet current and future requirements.
• Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and subcontract services on time to meet contract objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Manage staff and operatives effectively, developing skills and attitudes that foster a high-morale working environment.
• Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and initiating corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure that staff training and development has occurred as planned at annual appraisal and review stages.
• Achieve maximum marks on the twice‑monthly Health and Safety audit.

About You

Applicants must have significant experience of working on design and build projects for a main contractor, as well as management of H&S and design and procurement processes. Applicants must also manage all aspects of the build process, coordinating packages from design and procurement through to installation on site and handover. Experience on Education and/or MOJ Projects is welcomed.

• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation.
• CSCS Card at Site Manager level.
• Valid SMSTS certificate.

What we can offer

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion, we offer the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, providing stability and the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from leadership development to apprenticeship programmes, and offer flexibility through our Agile Working programme.

Our benefits

• 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 for all salaried employees and an employee assistance programme providing free 24/7 support.
• Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to offering an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position.

Additional Information

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