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About the Role

Galliford Try is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Environment Business. This role will lead the delivery of high-profile, complex projects that shape sustainable infrastructure across the UK. The Project Manager will take full ownership of project delivery, driving safety, quality, and innovation while managing multi-disciplinary teams and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create a ‘Knowingly Safe’ working environment and champion a positive safety culture.
• Embed a F.R.E.D.I.E culture across the project team.
• Ensure CDM principles are applied and all relevant legislation is fully complied with.
• Take ownership for the delivery and quality of work to the required standards.
• Manage Construction Teams and Supply Chain partners to deliver the scheme in line with agreed Budget, Programme, and Scope.
• Lead the Commercial Team to manage costs, maximise cash flow and profitability, and capture any changes in scope.
• Take ownership of risk and opportunities in conjunction with the Risk Manager.
• Engage with designers to ensure safe, buildable, and timely design during the detailed design phase for efficient delivery.
• Ensure all pre-commencement and regulatory requirements are discharged prior to work commencing.
• Appoint a Temporary Works Coordinator and ensure all Temporary Works requirements are understood and designed in a timely manner.
• Plan and prepare for delivery of the scheme throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion the use of innovative technologies and techniques to drive efficiency and sustainability.
• Plan, prepare, and oversee the establishment of site offices and compound.
• Interview, select, and onboard staff in line with the resource profile for the scheme.
• Ensure adequate resource to fulfil the programme, including demobilisation and redeployment at project completion.
• Manage, monitor, and review direct reports and team performance, providing encouragement and discipline as needed.
• Plan, prepare, and facilitate collaborative workshops as required.
• Ensure any incidents/accidents are thoroughly investigated, closed out, and learnings implemented.
• Engage with the Performance Team to ensure all CPF/BSC scoring is completed and evidenced.
• Ensure all internal and external reporting is completed as required.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence and relevant CSCS card.
• Proficient in Office 365 and digital collaboration tools.
• Professional certification such as Prince2 or APM (or equivalent).
• HNC/Degree in a relevant discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and commitment to compliance.
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts with proven commercial acumen.
• Ability to promote a positive safety, quality, and FREDIE culture across teams.
• Proven track record in leading multiple teams, driving performance and professional development.
• First-class project management capabilities, showcasing successful delivery against client expectations.
• Expertise in developing a high-performance culture and embedding continuous improvement.
• Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills, both internal and external.
• Demonstrated leadership and delegation skills, inspiring confidence and accountability.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety responsibilities, adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Alignment with Galliford Try values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Collaboration.

Skills

• Office 365
• Digital collaboration tools
• CDM 2015 regulations
• NEC contracts
• Commercial acumen
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Leadership
• Delegation
• Health & Safety

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time
• Reduced hours
• Flexibly

Experience Level

• Experienced

Education Level

• HNC/Degree in a relevant discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Professional certification such as Prince2 or APM (or equivalent)

Benefits

• 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
• Employee assistance programme provides free 24/7 support
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
• Discounts on certain products
• Advice and support for a range of issues
• High-quality training for employees of all levels
• Leadership development framework
• Apprenticeship programmes
• Tailored training and support to fulfil potential

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.