Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

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.

As a Project Manager you will successfully deliver projects on time, within budget and to client specification.

You will:

• 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 & 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 resource to fulfil the programme including the 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.

• 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

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