Senior Project Manager

6 months ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Galliford Try Full time

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 Project Manager – Infrastructure  

Location - Oxfordshire  

What you will be doing:  

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join the team at Galliford Try. 

You will work on our Infrastructure project and frameworks Ideally, you will be based locally, although we are open to subsiding relocation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Assuming responsibility for the management of project delivery outputs including programme, financial position, health safety, environmental performance and progress for all allocated schemes  The ability to manage staff at varying levels, providing leadership, staff development and retention of key personnel, interviewing and recruitment and mentoring of more junior staff.  The ability to interact in a professional manner with senior representatives of our clients  To have a good understanding of NEC contract conditions and an astute commercial awareness  Responsible for the management of multiple concurrent projects across the Framework to ensure the successful delivery of the projects against the project KPI’s and PI’s  Ensuring that all projects are delivered in accordance with current Health & Safety regulations, including CDM regulations, & Environmental legislation  Ensure that a Review/assessment of in-house/subcontractor RAMS, Process Impact Assessments and Environmental legislation has been carried out  To ensure compliance with all company safety, environmental and quality systems   Liaise with client’s staff to ensure KPI’s are met or exceeded within budget constraints  To manage the project team ensuring that each member has a clear set of objectives to follow and clear roles and responsibilities  To assist the Regional Manager with the utilisation of the direct labour resources where possible across the projects  To assume responsibility of the financial performance of the portfolio of projects with overall responsibility for Profit/Loss on contracts under the Framework  To produce project performance reports and participate in monthly financial / programme reviews for all schemes with the Commercial Manager, Head of Delivery and Regional Director  To ensure compliance with all company commercial and financial procedures  Complete contract documentation  Establishing and agreeing price variations and final accounts  Prepare estimates and quotations & provide tender vetting for others  To develop a detailed project programme, in conjunction with the project planner ensuring that it is maintained to drive the project to key deliverable milestones Ascertain preliminary and detailed design/project requirements and solutions  Ascertain preliminary and detailed design/project requirements and solutions  To closely liaise with other departments, such as tendering and design, to ensure resources are correctly allocated and client requirements are fully achieved  Take an active role in developing new opportunities within the Framework and take lead in pre-construction tenders to ensure project delivery have input into the tender process  Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors, in-house functions, site installations and construction teams  Ensure that Procurement of plant, materials and specialist subcontractors is carried out in a timely manner and best value is achieved  Ensure that project resources are made available to attend/undertake factory site and works testing, commissioning and client training  Attend internal and external review and progress meetings  Attend site visits/meetings  To ensure all contract documentation such as, “As built” drawings, Commissioning Manuals and Operation and Maintenance Manuals are prepared in line with the client specifications and Galliford Try /client closeout timescales

About You:

An industry applicable ONC/HNC/ or NVQ equivalent  H&S qualifications (desirable)  IOSH or CITB Day Site Safety Management (SMSTS),  CSCS card  Demonstrable experience working with NEC suite of contracts  Demonstrable experience of working within the water and / or sewage industries  Working knowledge of Microsoft packages  Strong team player but also able to work as an individual  Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines  Able to work in a busy environment under pressure  Excellent communication skills (email/phone/face to face)  Possess a “can do” attitude and provide to support to other members of the team as required  Ability to review options and be comfortable to make the required decisions for the project success. 

You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes. 

Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture  Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to delivering the best.  Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honest.  Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.  A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results. 

 We are looking for passion and a willingness to deliver excellence. If you have a solid experience setting out on civil engineering projects ideally highways then get in touch as I want to hear from you. Obviously, you’ll have the usual good stuff such as an HNC or degree in civil engineering and valid CSCS, but we are looking for more than just that-we are looking for the right person to work safely, motivate and manage the subcontractors on site and to strive for exceptional levels of performance, if this is you, call me today 

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. 

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 / support to those who need it  Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role 

About us:  
Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years working in collaboration with National Highways (formerly Highways England) and Local Authority clients across the country. Our portfolio of road projects has contributed substantially to the national infrastructure network and has seen us become one of the leading players in the Highways sector. 

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 Highways business please contact  Abby Whitbread on 

Additional Information:  

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you 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. 
 
 

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