Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager – Galliford Try

East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

A Project Manager will join the Galliford Try team to lead on construction projects across the East of England. The role involves coordinating design, procurement and construction activities to deliver projects on time, within budget and to the highest quality and safety standards.

• Ensure the site is organised and always in good order.
• Understand your position within the construction team and the expectations placed on you.
• Assist and lead on occasions with the various disciplines within the construction processes.
• Communicate within the construction team and, where appropriate, direct junior members.
• Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health & Safety Regulations.
• Direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
• Manage staff and operatives effectively, developing their skills and attitudes to provide a high‑morale working environment.
• Train and develop junior team members to meet current and future requirements.
• Monitor site team performance against contract targets and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure the Buying team and Surveying department order correct materials and sub‑contract services on time to meet contract objectives.
• Confirm staff training and development as planned at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages.
• Achieve maximum marks on the twice‑monthly Health and Safety audit.

• Significant experience working on design and build projects for a main contractor, with a proven record in managing all aspects of the build process.
• Experience coordinating the packages from the design and procurement phase through to site installation and handover.
• Background in Education and/or MOJ projects welcomed.
• Trade experience and site experience preferred.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation.
• CSCS Card at Site Manager level.
• Valid SMSTS certificate.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, with the option to purchase further holidays.
• Wide range of corporate discounts and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan and Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options for salaried employees and 24/7 employee assistance programme support.
• Promotion of work‑life balance through our Agile Working programme.
• Continued professional development, including leadership development framework and apprenticeship programmes.
• Paid membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Galliford Try is a leading UK construction business committed to people‑oriented, progressive values. We aim to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and communities through excellence, integrity and collaboration.

Laura Mitchell – La

We welcome applications from candidates seeking full‑time, reduced‑hours or flexible arrangements. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and encourage anyone who meets the essential criteria to apply, even if not all requirements are met. As a Disability‑Confident employer, we will arrange interview adjustments for applicants with long‑term health conditions or disabilities.

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