Job Description

Project Manager \xe2\x80\x93 Asset Intelligence

Location - London

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join the Asset Intelligence team at Galliford Try.

Galliford Try is a leading UK Construction group. The business is split into three distinct divisions, Infrastructure, Building and Specialist Services, covering a range of specialist work across both public and private sectors. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 250. Our vision is to be leaders in the construction of a sustainable future.

The Infrastructure and Building Divisions have a diversified workload in the public, regulated and private sectors, boasting a strong reputation for providing whole-life solutions, high standards of project delivery, and an ability to innovate. The key segments that operate in the Construction Group are mainly under the Galliford Try and Morrison Construction (Scotland) brands, and is organised into two key segments building and infrastructure:

\xc2\xb7 Building serves clients in the health, education and commercial markets across the UK.

\xc2\xb7 Infrastructure carries out civil engineering projects, primarily for clients in the water, highways, security, Asset Intelligence markets. In addition, the Investments business invests in public private partnerships, creating construction and facilities management opportunities for the Group.

Galliford Try Asset Intelligence:
Galliford Try\xe2\x80\x99s Asset Intelligence business works predominantly within the UK\xe2\x80\x99s Critical National Infrastructure market, focussing on Defence, Water, Energy, Transport and Telecommunications sectors. We deliver multi-site security programs, and our expertise in the planning, design and delivery processes, together with our CNI Security knowledge and experience, enables us to efficiently deliver fully integrated physical and electronic security programmes and portfolios of work on critical operational assets.

What you will be doing:

This position will report to the Senior Project Manager or directly to the Regional Contracts Manager, where you will be managing various projects from tender through to completion, on time, within budget and to the required specifications.

This role will be key to the growth strategy of this area of the business. To support the growth strategy, the successful candidate will be provided with a Personal Development Plan and dedicated training and mentoring to support and advance their career successfully to Senior Project Manager.

Key tasks include:

• Review of contractual requirements prior to project initiation to ensure delivery against time, cost and quality
• Identify, mitigate and manage risks associated with project delivery
• Management of stakeholder communication including weekly reporting on project progress and financial performance where necessary
• To coordinate and liaise with the design team, contractors and the wider project teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, assign and check work completed
• Provide safe working conditions for all site operatives and visitors by ensuring that all works are carried out in compliance with Project Management and Work Control Plans and the Galliford Try Health & Safety policy
• To ensure relevant and effective communication is maintained with customers at all times
• Assist in the selection and procurement of subcontractors (and materials) to fit within the parameters of the programme
• Ensure the design is developed and approved in sufficient time to allow timely procurement of subcontract packages
• Ensure all identified Suppliers are, \xe2\x80\x9cOn boarded\xe2\x80\x9d.
• Identify potential problems before they become an issue, obtain all necessary information in good time, monitor progress including preparation of short-term programmes, act to correct deviations all to achieve and improve the contract programme
• Provide cash flow forecast and revenue profiles, seeking approval as and when necessary from the senior team where projects deviate from plan
• Input and assist the Quantity Surveyor with the monitoring of the expenditure of preliminaries and advise on any deviation from the plan
• Conduct progressive inspections to ensure compliance with the company quality systems and work toward zero defects at practical completion
• Promote a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures, identifying areas of risk and reporting any faults to the appropriate department
• Direct members of site team to organise and co-ordinate the works to ensure all trades are working economically
• Ensure that all site waste is dealt with in accordance with current best practice and legislation
• Ensure welfare facilities are adequate and maintained to minimum company standards
• Ensure a collaboration ethos is applied throughout the project
• Assist the bid teams with the production of case studies

About You:

We are looking for passion and a commitment for delivering excellence. If you have a strong track record and experience performing a similar role, then please get in touch as we would like to hear from you. If you\xe2\x80\x99re a Project Manager at the top of your game and are seeking to take the next step towards Senior Project Manager, this is the role for you.

The Project Manager role will focus on leading and owning the project and working collaboratively with our pre-construction, commercial and operational teams on our projects across the London and general South region. An integral member of our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll coordinate and manage the programmes from inception through to project completion, taking ownership of the process and documentation.

Essential:

• Excellent IT skills and experience using Microsoft suite software
• A commercial focus to ensure projects are delivered on budget, on time and to agreed quality standards
• Experience of financial/resource forecasting and planning to anticipate future requirements and to mitigate risk
• Understanding of administering NEC3/4 and JCT contracts
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player and demonstrates integrity and respect with the ability to build strong business relationships
• Attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience of managing large or multiple projects in a security environment
• A Site Management background is beneficial but not essential
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over \xc2\xa33.2 billion we are one of the industry\xe2\x80\x99s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99re poised for further growth and success, so if you\xe2\x80\x99re 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 \xe2\x80\x98Be Well\xe2\x80\x99 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.

\xc2\xb7 Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays

\xc2\xb7 A wide range of corporate discounts

\xc2\xb7 Cycle to Work schemes

\xc2\xb7 Comprehensive pension plan

\xc2\xb7 Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

\xc2\xb7 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

\xc2\xb7 Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:
Named Contractor of the Year, Galliford Try is one of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Telecoms Business Unit. Please contact John Kobelt at john.kobelt@gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don\xe2\x80\x99t 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\xe2\x80\x99re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\xe2\x80\x99t 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.

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

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