Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Senior Project Manager based in Manchester. The role involves managing site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and developing junior team members. Candidates should have significant experience in managing design and build projects for main contractors, and hold relevant certifications. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working for a main contractor.
• Experience managing health and safety and design processes.
• Knowledge of education and MOJ project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage site operations to ensure completion on time and budget.
• Train and develop junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Health and safety management

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Experience managing design and build projects

CSCS Card at Site Manager level

Valid SMSTS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• To ensure that the site is organized and that it is always in good order.
• To have an understanding of his/her position within the construction team and to understand what is expected.
• To assist and lead on occasions with the various disciplines within the construction processes.
• To communicate within the construction team and potentially direct junior members of the team.
• Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge if necessary.
• To 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 assessed future requirements.
• Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub‑contract services in good time to meet contract objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers leading to provision of a working environment that engenders high morale.
• Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions.
• Establish that staff training and development has occurred as plan at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages.
• Achieve maximum marks on the twice monthly Health and Safety audit.
• 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.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager 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.

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.

Qualifications

Applicants must have significant experience of working on design and build projects, for a main contractor, as well as in the management of H & S, and the design and procurement processes. Applicants must have experience of managing all aspects of the build process; the applicant will be required to coordinate the packages from the design and procurement phase through to installation on site and handover. We welcome interest from applicants with experience working on Education and/or MOJ Projects.

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

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.