Site Manager

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Farnborough is seeking a Site Manager to oversee security projects valued between £1m and £8m. The ideal candidate will manage on-site interfaces, ensure compliance with risk assessments, and maintain quality and profitability. A strong background in civil engineering and experience within the construction industry are essential. The role includes issuing work permits, conducting surveys, and strong communication with team members and clients, making it critical for the success of the projects.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid professional association membership

Qualifications

• Hold or achieve security clearance to SC level as a minimum.
• Experienced within the construction industry and knowledge of relevant security standards.
• Previous experience on MOD projects would be preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site interfaces and ensure compliance with management systems.
• Issue permits to work and implement safe working practices.
• Conduct surveying and investigation activities.
• Manage general civil engineering tasks and utilities.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Security clearance to SC level

Experience in construction industry

Job description

Job Description

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Note for Recruitment Agencies

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Title

Site Manager

Location

Farnborough

The site manager will be adept at on-site management of client interfaces, contractors, approval of risk assessments and method statements, problem solving and negotiating problems and implementing the Galliford Try business management systems.

A confident individual to take full responsibility for production functions on security projects of typical value between £1m-£8m that are allocated from award through to completion and to maintain and maximise quality of service and profitability.

What you will be doing

• Ensuring that the necessary security of the works is, and its details are not compromised at any time to ensure that the reputation of Galliford Try is always maintained to the highest level.
• Issuing and controlling permits to work and implementing safe working practices with a zero-harm culture.
• Surveying and investigation activities.
• General civil engineering and construction experience.
• Perimeter fencing systems
• Installation of drainage and ducting systems.
• Reinforced concrete base's and bays.
• General excavation works.
• Location of utilities and safe digging techniques and practices.
• Working around existing utilities and services using the correct and best practices to undertake the works safely.
• Ground investigation works and permitary
• Integrated security management solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with team members and clients representatives.
• Understand the importance of working with and compliance with a business management system.
• Have a strong understanding of NEC contracts and be used to keeping accurate site records and the raising of issued to the commercial management team via records and the Early Warning process while providing strong communication at all times with the senior management teams
• Must be a strong, supportive team member, with a can-do attitude to all situation's.
• Willing to travel and be flexible as required to deliver and support the works. Some work location will require the successful candidate to stay away from home, for which they will be full recompensed.

About you

• Experienced within the construction industry and knowledge of the relevant security standards.
• Hold or achieve security clearance to SC level as a minimum.
• Previous experience on MOD projects would be preferable but not essential.

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

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.

Digital Infrastructure

Galliford Try's Telecoms business works predominantly within the UK's Critical National Infrastructure market, focussing on Wireless, Core and Private 5G Networks, Defence and Renewable Energy sectors.

We deliver multi-site programs, and our expertise in the planning, design, and delivery processes, together with our CNI Security knowledge and experience, enables us to efficiently deliver fully integrated design and construction programmes and portfolios of work on critical operational and secure assets.

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.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Skyemarie Bree - [e-mail]