Project Manager

Galliford Try

  • Leicester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Job Category: ConstructionJob 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.Project manager - digital infrastrcutreLeicesterWhat you will be doing:An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join the team at Galliford Try within our Digital Infrastructure Business.Ideally, you will based in or around the Leicester area and will have opportunity to travel within the region.Galliford Try's Digital Infrastructure business works predominantly within the UK's Critical National Infrastructure market, focussing on the Defence, Wireless and Fixed Line Telecoms, Energy and Transport sectors. We deliver multi-site programs, and our expertise in the planning, design and delivery processes, together with our specialist construction knowledge and experience, enables us to efficiently deliver fully integrated programmes and portfolios of work on critical operational assets.
  • Maintain and enforce compliance with current HSEQ legislation and the Company's policies, standards and manuals.
  • Ensure resources are employed and appointed with the appropriate levels of HSEQ competency & training for the required roles.
  • Monitor the overall HSEQ performance on the project(s) and ensure that appropriate action is taken whenever operations fail to meet the required standards
  • Maintain the required standards for Customer Satisfaction
  • Actively promote continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Maximise turnover and profit in accordance with the Business Plan and Budget
  • Maximise cash flow in accordance with the Business Plan and Budget
  • Ensure compliance with the company's commercial and financial reporting systems and procedures.
  • Ensure that the contract of works is adhered to and administered effectively.
  • Manage the effective and efficient delivery of the work in line with the agreed schedule and monitor and report against the agreed works schedule.
  • Establishing a teamwork culture through providing motivation and leadership and ensure the appropriate communication levels are recognised and observed.
  • Ensure that clear communication is always maintained with the project senior management team.
  • Ensure the Company's BU objectives and action plans are communicated to all employees as appropriate
  • Ensure appropriate levels of Communication with other relevant Group and Business Unit internal functions
  • Ensure that the Company's policies and procedures as defined in the Business Process Manual are implemented and maintained across the project(s)
  • Ensure that any client driven project specific procedures are implemented and maintained
  • Maintain levels of discipline on all projects in accordance with the Conditions of Employment
  • Ensure compliance with the Company's CSR and Carbon reduction policies.
  • Ensure resource levels (directly and contract staff & operatives, suppliers, sub-contractors) are appropriate to deliver the project(s) in accordance with the FLT sector budget and forecasts
  • Plan, recruit, co-ordinate and develop all staff and operative levels necessary to undertake current and forecast workloads
About You:
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Be a strong leader, able to manage and motivate the team.
  • Excellent team player and provide a culture of positivity.
  • Willing and able to manage the project team in all aspects.
  • Experience within the Defence / construction / telecommunications industries and knowledge of the relevant standards.
  • Security:- be able to achieve security clearance to DV (mandatory).
  • Previous experience on large scale defence/MoD projects would be preferable
  • Ability to establish strong, collaborative working relationships.
  • Must always demonstrate a professional approach to their work.
  • Be flexible and willing to travel to the location of the works, with an understanding that staying away from home on occasion may be a requirement of the role.
What We Can Offer in Return:With an impressive order book of over £3.8 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 groups 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 Digital Infrastructure business please contact Chloe Phillips on .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.#LI-CP1About the Team:Galliford Try's Digital Infrastructure business works predominantly within the UK's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) market, focusing on the Telecommunications, Defence, Energy, Water and Transport sectors. We deliver national projects and multi-site frameworks through our specialist knowledge and vast experience in the acquisition, planning, design and delivery processes.Through a recent a transformation, leveraging its 30 plus years of experience, a new strategy has been developed by the business as part of our updated Sustainable Growth Strategy, targeting growth in adjacent and emerging markets such as core networks, private networks, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and renewable energy, while maintaining and strengthening our existing operations and capabilities around wireless telecoms networks and defence/sensitive projects. Galliford Try's Digital Infrastructure business provides property access and installation of telecoms infrastructure for the Radio Access Network market, expanding into sectors such as defence and private 5G networks, which are becoming a growing market as IT security becomes increasingly important.

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