Project Manager

Galliford Try Group; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Be Well programme

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking a Project Manager for the UK-wide Oak Facades division, based at the Leicestershire head office. You will lead end-to-end delivery of fire remediation and façade projects, ensuring safety, quality and on-time completion while managing budget and resources.

You will collaborate with design, pre-construction and supply chain teams, oversee subcontractors and clients, and drive continuous improvement across projects within the Oak Specialist Services unit.

Qualifications

• Construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
• CSCS Manager level; CIOB membership desirable.
• Experience in fire remediation, façade or cladding projects.
• Knowledge of health, safety and compliance standards (incl. BSR).
• Experience managing subcontractors, clients and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project systems, reporting tools and document control.
• Knowledge of NHBC processes (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery from planning through handover and cost control.
• Coordinate design, pre-construction and supply chain activities.
• Manage risk, cost, quality and performance across projects.
• Oversee site setup, temporary works and reporting to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent

Job description

Role Title: Project Manager

Business Unit: OAK Facades

Location: UK Wide - Head office (Leicestershire)

Role Purpose

As a Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of fire remediation and façade projects within Oak Specialist Services. You'll oversee all stages—from pre-construction and regulatory approvals through to completion - ensuring projects are safe, compliant, high quality and delivered on time and within budget. You'll build strong relationships with clients, teams and supply chain partners while driving performance, efficiency and value.

What You'll Be Doing

• Promote a positive, safe and inclusive working environment
• Lead project delivery from planning and BSR approvals through to handover
• Ensure compliance with CDM, safety and regulatory requirements
• Work with design and pre-construction teams to support buildability and planning
• Coordinate teams, resources and supply chain partners to meet programme and budget
• Manage risk, cost, quality and performance across projects
• Lead reporting, meetings and communication with stakeholders and clients
• Oversee site setup, temporary works and project delivery activities
• Support commercial performance, including cost control and change management
• Ensure incidents are investigated and improvements implemented
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across projects

Experience & Requirements

• Relevant construction qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
• CSCS (Manager level) and ideally working towards CIOB membership
• Experience in fire remediation, façade or cladding projects
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and compliance standards (incl. BSR)
• Experience managing subcontractors, clients and stakeholders
• Familiarity with project systems, reporting tools and document control
• Knowledge of NHBC processes (desirable)

About You

• Experienced in delivering construction projects safely, on time and within budget
• Strong leadership and communication skills, able to engage diverse teams
• Organised, proactive and confident managing multiple prioritiesCommercially aware with experience in cost and programme management
• Problem-solver with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

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
• Competitive family leave policy
• 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.

Galliford Try is a leading UK Construction group. The business is split into four distinct divisions,

Infrastructure, Building, Environment and Specialist Services, covering a range of specialist work in water, highways, telecoms, security, commercial, custodial, education, health, interiors, and leisure, across both public and private sectors. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 250. Our vision is to be leaders in the construction of a sustainable future.

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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