Senior Project Manager

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 Project Manager

South West

Devon

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join the team at Galliford Try, we have two openings at Project and Senior Project Manager level so welcome interest from both.

Ideally, you will based in or around the Devon area.

What you will be doing:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play an integral role in directing a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that each stage of the project is safe, progressing on time, on budget and to the right quality standards.

• Participate in creating a "knowingly safe" working environment
• Ensure the company's health, safety & sustainability standards are applied on the project
• Plan and co-ordinate project prior to commencement
• Co-ordinate and control initial set up including initiating Company systems and procedures
• Ensure that the principles of CDM are applied on the project
• Control and monitor efficient progress of the works.
• Liaise with the design team to ensure the design deliverables are received in time for efficient delivery of the site works
• Develop and foster collaborative working relationships with the Client, Client's Representatives, Supply Chain and internal teams
• Maintain the culture whereby everyone is continually seeking to satisfy customer requirements
• Administer the valuation system, maximise cash flow and profitability
• Ensure systems are in place in order that quality of work is to the prescribed standards
• Plan, co-ordinate, maintain and develop staff and operative levels to undertake current and prospective workloads
• Monitor and record individual performances encouraging and disciplinary as and when necessary.

About You:

We are looking for passion, strong leadership and a commitment for delivering excellence. If you have a solid experience delivering complex Projects as a Project Manager or are ready for this next step as a successful Project Manager then get in touch as we want to hear from you. We'd like to speak to people that are ambitious and have moved up through the ranks to become a solid PM/SPM and who can be an excellent support to the Project Director on site or run Sites independently. Obviously, you'll have the usual good stuff such as an HNC or degree in construction 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 site teams site as well as strive for exceptional levels of performance.

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 are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides 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.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Building West Midlands & South West business please contact Laura Mitchell on [email protected] .

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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