Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager – North West England

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

• To ensure that the site is organised and that it is always in good order.
• To have an understanding of his/her position within the construction team and to understand what is expected.
• To assist and lead on occasions with the various disciplines within the construction processes.
• To communicate within the construction team and potentially direct junior members of the team.
• Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge if necessary.
• To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
• Train and develop junior members of the team to meet current and assessed future requirements.
• Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers leading to provision of a working environment that engenders high morale.
• Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions.
• Establish that staff training and development has occurred as planned at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages.
• Achieve maximum marks on the twice monthly Health and Safety audit.

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.

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 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, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

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 for 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.

• 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 our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a…