Project Manager

Galliford Try Ltd; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

Galliford Try Ltd is seeking a Project Manager for the Affinity Water Framework in Rickmansworth. This role involves overseeing water treatment projects, ensuring safety and quality outcomes, and maintaining project documentation. Applicants should have an ONC/HNC/BEng or equivalent qualification, health and safety certifications, and experience in the water industry. The position offers generous benefits including holiday entitlement, a pension plan, and corporate discounts, aimed at delivering high-quality results in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the water and/or wastewater industries.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts is desirable.
• Valid CSCS card is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple projects on time and budget.
• Manage day-to-day project operations ensuring compliance with contracts.
• Coordinate resources and manage procurement of materials and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety Compliance

Project Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Effective Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

ONC/HNC/BEng or equivalent industry qualification

Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH, SMSTS, CITB)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager – Affinity Water Framework

Location: Ideally based within the Affinity Water region (Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dover, Essex, Folkestone, Hertfordshire, North/West London, Surrey), with travel to multiple project sites. A local office is available in Rickmansworth.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Environment Business Division, delivering water treatment infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects for the Affinity Water Framework. You will lead end‑to‑end project delivery across a varied portfolio of clean water treatment schemes, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple projects, ensuring performance against programme, budget, health and safety, environment, and quality targets.
• Provide clear leadership to project teams, supporting development, engagement, and performance of colleagues at all levels.
• Build effective working relationships with client representatives and stakeholders.
• Manage day‑to‑day project operations and ensure alignment with contractual obligations, including NEC contract conditions.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, CDM, Environmental legislation, and company standards.
• Review and assess in‑house and subcontractor RAMS, Process Impact Assessments, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete project documentation, including “as‑built” records and O&M information.
• Take responsibility for project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, and profit/loss.
• Prepare and review quotations, estimates, price variations, and final accounts.
• Support commercial reporting and participate in monthly programme and financial reviews.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes in collaboration with planning and design teams.
• Coordinate resources across departments to ensure project requirements and client expectations are met.
• Manage procurement of materials, plant, and specialist subcontractors.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, training, and project close‑out activities.
• Attend site visits, stakeholder meetings, and progress reviews as required.

About you:

• ONC/HNC/BEng or equivalent industry qualification (or relevant vocational experience).
• Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH, SMSTS, CITB 5‑day, or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS card.
• Experience working within the water and/or wastewater industries.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts (desirable).
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Collaborative team member with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• Effective communication skills across email, phone, and face‑to‑face settings.
• Comfortable making informed decisions to maintain project progress.
• Positive, solutions‑focused approach with a commitment to supporting colleagues and delivering high‑quality outcomes.

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

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets 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.

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