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Job Description
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we 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.
Senior Site Manager
East Midlands
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Site Manager to join the Team at Galliford Try.
Ideally, you will be based in or around the East of England and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.
What you will be doing
* Ensure that the site is organised and that it is always in good order.
* Have an understanding of his/her position within the construction team and what is expected.
* Assist and lead on occasions with the 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.
* Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
* Direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
* Manage staff and operatives effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers, creating a working environment that engenders high morale.
* Train and develop junior members of the team to meet current and future requirements.
* Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions.
* Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives.
* Ensure 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.
About You
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.
What We Can Offer in Return
With an impressive order book of over £4.1 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.
* 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 available for all salaried employees and an employee assistance programme providing free 24/7 support to those who need it.
* Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.
About Us
Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people‑orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.
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.
Contact
Please contact Laura Mitchell on Laura.Mitchell@Gallifordtry.co.uk.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
A full job description for this role is available upon request.
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