Senior Project Manager - Earthworks/ Roadworks

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Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Cheltenham

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK's transition to net zero.

As Senior Project Manager you will successfully deliver projects on time, within budget and to client specification.

• Create a 'Knowingly Safe' working environment.
• Ensure that the principles of CDM are applied and relevant legislation is complied with.
• Engage with the designer to ensure a safe, buildable and timely design is achieved within the detailed design phase to allow efficient delivery of the scheme.
• Plan, prepare and facilitate collaborative workshops as and when required.
• Interview select and onboard staff in line with the resource profile for the Scheme.
• With the support of the Commercial Team ensure the selection of the best Supply Chain partners.
• Plan and prepare for delivery of the Scheme throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion the use of innovative technologies and techniques.
• Take ownership of risk & opportunities and contribute to the update of associated registers
• Liaise with the Commercial Team to manage costs, and maximise cash flow and profitability, capturing any changes in scope.
• Ensure any incidents/accidents are thoroughly investigated, closed out and learnings implemented.
• Take ownership for the delivery and quality of work to the required standards.
• Manage the Construction Teams and Supply Chain partners to ensure delivery of the Scheme in line with the agreed Budget, Programme and Scope.
• Ensure adequate resource to fulfil the programme including the demobilisation and redeployment of the team at the end of the project.
• Ensure all internal and external reporting is completed as required.
• Manage, monitor and review direct reports and team performances, providing encouragement and discipline as and when required.

• Promote a positive safety, quality culture
• Proven experience in successfully managing multiple teams contributing to their professional development.
• First class project management capabilities able to showcase a track record of delivering to client's expectations.
• Expertise in developing a performance culture.

Advanced communication skills adept at interfacing with multiple stakeholders both internal and external.

• Strong knowledge of CDM
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and commercially astute.
• Proven leadership and delegation skills.
• Relevant CSCS card
• Office 365 expertise
• HNC/Degree
• Earthworks/ Roadworks experience

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 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.

The three streams of our infrastructure business (Strategic Infrastructure, Regional Infrastructure & Infrastructure Scotland) bring together our portfolio of infrastructure projects across the UK.

• Strategic Infrastructure brings together our portfolio of major infrastructure projects across the UK, delivering complex schemes that improve transport networks, support communities and create lasting value.
• The Regional Infrastructure business stream focuses on delivering local infrastructure through our regionally focused approach with an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a trusted and reliable partner. Our strong portfolio of schemes and frameworks further cements our capability.
• Infrastructure Scotland brings together our growing portfolio of civil engineering projects across Scotland, delivering high quality infrastructure that supports local communities and leaves a legacy.

There has never been a better time to join the GT family, in particular our Infrastructure business where we have seen impressive growth over the last few years achieving tremendous success under the CDF & RDP Frameworks & Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA) amongst other local authority frameworks. Right now, we are poised for continued growth, successfully tendering for numerous projects across the country. We have secured a strong pipeline of work over the next few years and are in a strong position to capitalise further.

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."