Senior Site Manager
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Operations Manager, Site Manager
Overview
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Senior Site Manager – Environment
Location - Bournemouth
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Site Manager to join the team at Galliford Try.
You will work on our Wessex Water Frameworks within our Environment Business, who are experienced in successfully delivering schemes of varying sizes, predominately to the Water Industry, across both Treatment Waste and Water schemes.
Ideally, you will be based in or around the Bournemouth area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.
What you will be doing- Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
- Day to day management of site-based construction works.
- Responsible for effective coordination of resources working on the project.
- Ensure temporary and permanent works are delivered in accordance with the design.
- Careful material and plant management to meet programme and financial targets.
- Assist in planning and programming with site engineering teams.
- Participate in site discipline meetings to aid effective coordination and delivery of the works.
- Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Permit to Work systems are in place before work commences.
- Assist in the preparation of RAMS, COSHH assessments and safety plans as required.
- Effective liaison and communication with site teams and subcontractors.
- Undertake site inductions with all subcontractors.
- Deliver toolbox talks and briefings.
- Ensure subcontractors deliver work to meet safety, quality and programme requirements.
- Supervise subcontractors to ensure quality and “right first-time approach”.
- Ensure subcontractors are conforming to their own check sheets.
- Record and update site diaries.
You should be able to communicate effectively with site team and subcontractors and be confident in delivering safety briefings and toolbox talks. Your proven leadership skills combined with a calm, level-headed approach with strong communication skills will get the most out of the team and subcontractors.
You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes:
- Execution of construction work in line with ITPs, quality standards and safety documentation.
- Able to read and interpret design drawings.
- 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.
- SMSTS.
- Relevant CSCS card
- Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages
With an impressive order book of over £ 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 industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where…
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