Site Manager – Environment
Location: Cambridge (covering regional projects)
Note for Recruitment Agencies
We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.
About Us
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to be people-orientated and progressive, delivering lasting change for the communities we work in.
Our Environment Division provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP, we have successfully delivered over £bn of assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water.
As an established player in the water sector, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Environment team at a time of transformation as we continue to innovate and prepare for the future of digital delivery.
Purpose of the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Manager to join our Environment Business, working on our South Staffs Water Framework in the Cambridge region.
Reporting to the Senior Site Manager and supporting the Project Delivery Team, you will be responsible for managing and controlling all site activities to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Civil installation schemes.
You’ll play a key role in coordinating site operations, managing subcontractors and suppliers, and ensuring that work is completed in line with contractual timescales, specifications and health, safety and environmental standards.
At Galliford Try, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service, and in this role, you’ll demonstrate flexibility, professionalism and strong ethical standards while fostering a collaborative working environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage and control daily site activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
2. Lead site inductions, toolbox talks and briefings to promote a positive safety culture.
3. Ensure accurate completion of all site documentation including Method Statements, Risk Assessments and installation programmes.
4. Monitor and control site costs, ensuring efficiency and compliance with budgets.
5. Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to coordinate site operations.
6. Attend site visits and progress meetings as required, providing clear and timely reports.
7. Support the Health, Safety and Environmental culture across all operations, promoting continuous improvement.
About You
You will have experience working in the water and/or sewage industries, ideally on site-based projects involving Mechanical, Electrical or Civil installations.
Essential:
8. Industry-relevant ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ qualification (or equivalent).
9. Experience managing teams and subcontractors on construction or water projects.
10. SMSTS, IOSH or CITB -Day Site Safety Management certification.
11. A valid CSCS card, First Aid training, and EUSR.
12. Organised and structured approach with strong leadership skills.
13. Commitment to quality, safety and customer satisfaction.
14. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
15. A proactive and self-motivated attitude with the ability to adapt to new challenges.
What We Can Offer in Return
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 appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our Benefits
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
16. Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
17. A wide range of corporate discounts
18. Cycle to Work schemes
19. Comprehensive pension plan
20. Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
21. Private medical scheme options available for all salaried employees, plus / employee assistance support
22. Paid annual membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
About Us
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business, please contact:
A full job description is available on request.
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