Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Site Manager
Manage day‑to‑day site delivery for a major cross‑country water pipeline project.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a key member of the project team, you will take ownership of day‑to‑day site delivery, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality execution of works. You will report weekly and monthly to keep progress and performance on track, and maintain accurate site diaries and project documentation. • Lead general site management and deliver the programme to plan • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environment and quality standards • Maintain accurate site diaries and project documentation • Build strong relationships with subcontractors, stakeholders and internal teams • Provide weekly and monthly progress and performance reports • Oversee a section of works, supervising the site team and supply chain • Deliver RAMS, permits, inductions and safety briefings effectively • Conduct daily, weekly and monthly inspections to BMS requirements • Manage and update QA documentation and ITPs
Key Responsibilities
- ▸site management
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸progress reporting
- ▸rams delivery
- ▸inspections
- ▸qa documentation
What You Bring
We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our Environment Business Division, working on the Southern Water Framework. This role is based in the Southampton area on a major cross‑country pipeline project, a high‑profile scheme where your contribution will directly influence outcomes for communities and the environment. • Proven experience as a Site Manager • Industry qualifications such as HNC/HND or higher • Strong engineering and construction knowledge • Good understanding of legislation, standards and CDM requirements • Experience in water or wastewater treatment or similar sectors • Confident IT skills, including Excel and document management systems • Strong communication, problem‑solving and people‑management capabilities • Relevant certifications: CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid, IOSH (Environmental or equivalent) • Beneficial additional qualifications: Temporary Works Coordinator, Water Hygiene, EUSR 1 & 2 / USC
Requirements
- ▸site manager
- ▸hnc/hnd
- ▸excel
- ▸smsts
- ▸cscs
- ▸water treatment
Benefits
We offer the opportunity to work for a leading principal contractor with an order book of over £3.8 billion, providing stability and the chance to stretch your capabilities. Our ‘Be Well’ programme supports physical and mental wellbeing, and we invest in high‑quality training through leadership development, apprenticeships and our Career Paths initiative. Our Agile Working programme gives flexibility in when, where and how you work, and our benefits package includes generous holiday entitlement, corporate discounts, pension, private medical options and support for professional memberships. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full‑time, reduced hours or flexible arrangements and encourage applicants who may not meet every requirement to apply. As a Disability Confident employer we will interview any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria. • Generous holiday entitlement with purchase option • Wide range of corporate discounts • Cycle to Work schemes • Comprehensive pension plan • Save as You Earn share purchase scheme • Private medical scheme options • 24/7 employee assistance programme • Paid annual membership to a professional association relevant to the role
Work Environment
Onsite