Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Listed on 2026-05-09
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Project Manager
Guildford
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join the team at Galliford Try.
Ideally, you will be based in or around the Guildford area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.
What you will be doing:As a Project Manager you will successfully deliver projects on time, within budget and to client specification.
- Create a ‘Knowingly Safe’ working environment.
- Ensure that the principles of CDM are applied and relevant legislation is complied with.
- Embed a F.R.E.D.I.E Culture. (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement)
- Engage with the designer to ensure a safe, buildable and timely design is achieved within the detailed design phase to allow efficient delivery of the scheme.
- Plan, prepare and facilitate collaborative workshops as and when required.
- Interview select and onboard staff in line with the resource profile for the scheme.
- With the support of the Commercial Team ensure the selection of the best Supply Chain partners.
- Ensure all pre‑commencement and regulatory requirements are discharged prior to work commencing.
- Plan and prepare for delivery of the scheme throughout the project lifecycle.
- Appoint a Temporary Works Coordinator and ensure all Temporary Works requirements are understood and designed in a timely manner.
- Plan, prepare and oversee the establishment of the site offices and compound.
- Champion the use of innovative technologies and techniques.
- Take ownership of risk and opportunities in conjunction with the Risk Manager.
- Lead the Commercial Team to manage costs, and maximise cash flow and profitability, capturing any changes in scope.
- Ensure any incidents/accidents are thoroughly investigated, closed out and learnings implemented.
- Take ownership for the delivery and quality of work to the required standards.
- Manage the construction teams and supply chain partners to ensure delivery of the scheme in line with the agreed budget, programme and scope.
- Ensure adequate resources to fulfil the programme including demobilisation and redeployment of the team at the end of the project.
- Engage with the Performance Team to ensure all CPF/BSC scoring is completed and evidenced.
- Ensure all internal and external reporting is completed as required.
- Manage, monitor and review direct reports and team performances, providing encouragement and discipline as and when required.
Competency Requirements
- Promote a positive safety, quality and FREDIE culture
- Proven experience in successfully managing multiple teams contributing to their professional development.
- First class project management capabilities able to showcase a track record of delivering to client’s expectations.
- Experience in developing a performance culture.
- Advanced communication skills adept at interfacing with multiple stakeholders both internal and external.
- Strong knowledge of CDM
- Commercially astute.
- Proven leadership and delegation skills.
- Aware of individual health and safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.
- Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values – excellence, passion, integrity and collaboration.
- Knowledge of working in a secure environment (preferred but not essential)
- Relevant CSCS card.
- Use of Office 365.
- Working knowledge of planning tools.
- Ability to pass Security Clearance (EL1).
- Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check.
- SMST
With an impressive order book of over £3.2 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 and to 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.
Ourbenefits:
- 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…
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