Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Senior Site Manager
Oversee construction sites, lead teams, ensure safety, budget, and timely delivery.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Organise and maintain site order. • Assist and lead across construction disciplines. • Communicate with team and guide junior members. • Take direction from line managers and challenge when necessary. • Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and health & safety regulations. • Direct labour, plant, staff and equipment to meet schedule, specifications and budget. • Lead and develop staff, fostering high morale. • Train and develop junior team members. • Monitor performance against contract targets and implement corrective actions. • Coordinate material and subcontract orders with Buying and Surveying teams. • Ensure staff training and development are completed at appraisal stages. • Achieve high scores on twice‑monthly health and safety audits. • Work on high‑value projects within a £4.1 bn order book.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸site organisation
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸resource management
- ▸materials coordination
- ▸performance monitoring
- ▸staff development
What You Bring
Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Site Manager for the East Midlands region. The successful candidate will be based near the East of England and will travel across multiple sites and projects within the region. • Understand position within construction team and expectations. • Significant experience on design‑and‑build projects for a main contractor. • Proven management of health & safety, design and procurement processes. • Ability to coordinate packages from design through to installation and handover. • Experience on Education or Ministry of Justice projects (preferred). • Trade and site experience. • Up‑to‑date knowledge of health & safety obligations and building legislation. • CSCS Card at Site Manager level. • Valid SMSTS certificate.
Requirements
- ▸design‑and‑build
- ▸h&s
- ▸package coordination
- ▸cscs card
- ▸smsts
- ▸education projects
Benefits
As a leading principal contractor with an order book exceeding £4.1 billion, Galliford Try offers the chance to work on some of the UK’s most exciting construction projects, supporting professional growth and long‑term career goals. The company invests in employee wellbeing through the ‘Be Well’ programme, provides extensive training and development opportunities, and offers flexible Agile Working arrangements to suit individual needs. Galliford Try welcomes flexible working arrangements and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those who may need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. • Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement (increasing with service) with option to purchase additional leave. • Comprehensive pension, private medical options, and employee assistance programme (24/7 support). • Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, corporate discounts, and Save‑as‑You‑Earn share purchase scheme. • Paid membership to a relevant professional association. • Access to ‘Be Well’ wellbeing programme, high‑quality training, apprenticeship and leadership development. • Flexible Agile Working arrangements for site and office staff.
Work Environment
Onsite