Senior Site Manager

Ideally, you will be based in or around North West and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

• Ensure that the site is organised and always in good order.
• Understand your position within the construction team and what is expected.
• Assist and lead on occasions with various disciplines within the construction processes.
• Communicate within the construction team and potentially direct junior members of the team.
• Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge if necessary.
• 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 future requirements.
• Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and subcontract services in a timely manner 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, fostering a high‑morale working environment.
• Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and initiating any necessary corrective actions.
• Ensure staff training and development have occurred 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 knowledge of H & S, design and procurement processes.
• Experience managing all aspects of the build process, coordinating packages from design and procurement through to installation on site and handover.
• Preferred trade and site experience.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation.
• CSCS Card at Site Manager level.
• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• Experience working on Education and/or MOJ Projects is welcomed.

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion, Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading principal contractors, offering opportunities on exciting projects. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental well‑being of all our people through our 'Be Well' programme, which offers discounts, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high‑quality training for employees at all levels, from leadership development to apprenticeship programmes.

Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our culture values agility, flexibility and the empowerment of employees through our Agile Working programme.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives by building the facilities and infrastructure communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress. We deliver excellence for our clients and communities, working with our supply chain and stakeholders to promote the best working practice and care for the environment.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• Wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save‑as‑You‑Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme for all salaried employees; employee assistance programme providing free 24/7 support.
• Paid annual membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.