Senior Project Manager

Galliford Try; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Project Manager who will direct a multi-disciplinary team on various projects. This role requires a solid background in project management, specifically with complex projects. The ideal candidate will possess an HNC or degree in construction and have strong leadership skills. Galliford Try offers opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment. Join us for a chance to work on exciting projects while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid yearly membership to a professional association

Qualifications

• Solid experience delivering complex projects as a Senior Project Manager.
• Experience with Waterfall and PMBOK methodologies.
• Ability to motivate and manage site teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct a multi-disciplinary team to safely progress projects on budget.
• Co-ordinate project setup and ensure health and safety standards.
• Liaise with design team for timely delivery of project works.

Skills

Business Development

Project Management Methodology

Construction Management

Budgeting

Contracts

Education

HNC or degree in construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

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.

Senior Project Manager

East Midlands

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join the Team at Galliford Try.

Ideally you will based in or around the East of England and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites / projects in the Region.

As a Senior Project Manager you will play an integral role in directing a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that each stage of the project is safe progressing on time on budget and to the right quality standards.

Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment

Ensure the companys health safety & sustainability standards are applied on the project

Plan and co-ordinate project prior to commencement

Co-ordinate and control initial set up including initiating Company systems and procedures

Ensure that the principles of CDM are applied on the project

Control and monitor efficient progress of the works.

Liaise with the design team to ensure the design deliverables are received in time for efficient delivery of the site works

Develop and foster collaborative working relationships with the Client Clients Representatives Supply Chain and internal teams

Maintain the culture whereby everyone is continually seeking to satisfy customer requirements

Administer the valuation system maximise cash flow and profitability

Ensure systems are in place in order that quality of work is to the prescribed standards

Plan co-ordinate maintain and develop staff and operative levels to undertake current and prospective workloads

Monitor and record individual performances encouraging and disciplinary as and when necessary.

About You

We are looking for passion strong leadership and a commitment for delivering excellence. If you have a solidexperience delivering complex MOJ Projects as a Senior Project Manager or are ready for this next step as a successful Project Manager then get in touch as we want to hear from you. Wed like to speak to people that are ambitious and have moved up through the ranks to become a solid PM / SPM and who can be an excellent support to the Project Director on site. Obviously youll have the usual good stuff such as an HNC or degree in construction and valid CSCS but we are looking for more than just that-we are looking for the right person to work safely motivate and manage site teams site as well as strive for exceptional levels of performance.

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over 4.1 billion we are one of the industrys leading principal contractors affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UKs 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 were poised for further growth and success so if youre 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

• 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 UKs leading construction businesses 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 peoples 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 Building business please contact Laura Mitchell on

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.

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

Business Development,Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,PMBOK,Waterfall,Wastewater,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,Contracts

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1