Site Manager

Galliford Try; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

Galliford Try is looking for a Site Manager based in Leicester to oversee multiple construction projects across the East Midlands. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in design and build projects, managing safety and operational efficiency.

In this role, you will lead site teams, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and develop junior team members. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development, Galliford Try offers a supportive work environment alongside competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in design and build projects for a main contractor.
• Experience managing aspects of the build process.
• Understanding of health and safety obligations and building legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site organization and compliance with safety policies.
• Manage site teams and project delivery within budget and schedule.
• Develop junior team members and oversee training.

Skills

Site management experience

Health & Safety management

Trade experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

CSCS Card at Site Manager level

Valid SMSTS certificate

Job description

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and 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.

Site Manager – East Midlands

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Manager to join the Team at Galliford Try. Ideally, you will be based in or around the East of England and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing

• Ensure that the site is organised and that it is always in good order.
• Have an understanding of the position within the construction team and understand what is expected.
• Assist and lead on occasions with various disciplines within the construction processes.
• Communicate within the construction team and potentially direct junior members of the team.
• Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge if necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
• Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers leading to a working environment that engenders high morale.
• Train and develop junior members of the team to meet current and assessed future requirements.
• Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions.
• Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub‑contract services in good time to meet contract objectives.
• 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.

About You

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.

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

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. 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 to 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 Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. 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 an employee assistance programme provides free 24/7 support.
• Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About us

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s 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 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.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Building business, please contact Laura Mitchell on [e-mail].

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 detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage applicants to confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make the application a positive experience for you.

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. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer 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 discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.