Construction Manager

Construction Manager – AMP 8

Location:

Bournemouth

A career development opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager to join our growing team at Galliford Try within the Environment Business in the Bournemouth area. Galliford Try has been appointed as the Principal Contractor for the Wessex Water AMP 8 framework, and you will work as part of an experienced, high‑performance team delivering Design & Build projects on this £3.5 billion framework.

• Co‑ordination of constructability input during the preliminary design phase
• Planning, co‑ordination and allocation of construction staff to ensure the most efficient and effective use of resources
• Liaising with Project Managers, Site Team and HR to develop a construction resource pool that satisfies the projects’ requirements
• Overall management of construction resources including labour, plant and material
• Performance and relationship management of subcontractors
• Identifying discipline‑specific technical issues and providing feedback to the detail design team for resolution
• Ensuring construction teams are accountable for their performance against agreed schedules and man‑hour budgets
• Ensuring all construction activities comply with Health and Safety legislation and the contract‑specific quality plan
• Contributing to a safe working environment, with Health and Safety as the priority for all activities

• Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company policy and procedures
• Promotes a positive safety, quality and FREDIE culture
• Aligns and works in line with Galliford Try values – Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration
• Proven experience in successfully managing multiple teams and contributing to their professional development
• First‑class project management capabilities with a track record of delivering to client expectations
• Demonstrates relevant managerial and/or technical experience at a senior level
• Desirable:
  Member of a relevant professional body and/or holding a relevant qualification (e.g. HND/Degree Engineering or equivalent)
• Relevant CSCS card
• Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion, Galliford Try is one of the industry’s leading principal contractors. You will join diverse teams working at a high professional level, benefit ting from stability, training, career paths, an Agile Working programme and a focus on well‑being through our ‘Be Well’ programme.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional days
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Save as you earn share‑purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options and an employee assistance programme with free 24/7 support
• Paid yearly membership to a recognized professional association relevant to your role

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, committed to improving people’s lives by building essential facilities and infrastructure. We value excellence, passion, integrity and collaboration, and we work with our supply chain to promote best working practice and environmental care.

• Applications are welcomed from candidates who’d like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly; this will be discussed in depth during the recruitment process.
• Disability Confident employer – we offer an interview to candidates with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Contact the Resourcing Partner if you believe this applies to you.
• We encourage applicants who do not meet every requirement to apply, as we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

The Environment Business provides ‘source‑to‑sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, working on both frameworks and standalone projects. As an established player, we provide opportunities to join a team at a time of transformation, shaping ourselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world.