Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager - Environment (Water)

Location: Durham
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 an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion. As a people-orientated and progressive business, our purpose is to improve lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need.

You will be joining our Environment Division, a Tier 1 Contractor in the UK Water sector, working on the Northumbrian Water Frameworks to deliver projects across clean and wastewater schemes. Our team is experienced in successfully delivering a wide range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach.
Purpose of the Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Reporting to the Delivery Manager, you will manage schemes involving Mechanical, Electrical and Civil installation works.

You will oversee all aspects of project management including programme, quality, SHE compliance, cost control and client liaison. This role plays a key part in linking design, delivery, and commercial teams to achieve project KPIs.
Key Responsibilities

- Manage delivery of multiple projects across the framework, ensuring compliance with SHE and CDM regulations.
- Lead financial performance, with accountability for project Profit/Loss and accurate monthly reporting.
- Develop and maintain detailed project programmes in collaboration with the Project Planner.
- Coordinate resources across departments, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
- Ensure accurate project documentation, risk assessments and progress reporting.
- Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, demonstrating flexibility, resilience and integrity.
About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- An industry applicable ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent.
- Strong project management experience within the water and/or sewage industry.
- A valid CSCS card and IOSH or CITB 5 Day Site Safety Management (SMSTS).
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to influence and build relationships.
- Commercial awareness and strong financial management skills.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude who is passionate about delivering excellence and committed to achieving results.
What We Can Offer in Return

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, plus option to buy additional days.
- Comprehensive pension plan and Save As You Earn scheme.
- Private medical scheme options.
- Paid annual membership to one recognised professional body.
- Wellbeing support through our 'Be Well' programme.
- High-quality training, career development and progression opportunities.
- Agile working arrangements where appropriate.
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.
Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time, or flexibly.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply - you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. Please contact us if this applies to you.

For more information or to apply, contact: [email protected]
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About the Team

Our Environment Business provides 'source to sea' asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of £2bn 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 market this a great opportunity to join the team at a time of transformation as we shape ourselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world. We have recently secured a plethora of places on the AMP7 Frameworks for Yorkshire Water, Southern Water and Thames Water for both Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure projects ranging from £1-40m over the next five years.