Project Director

Project Director – North West England

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Director to join the Team at Galliford Try. Ideally you will be based in or around North West and travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure that the site is organised and always in good order.
• Understand your position within the construction team and what is expected.
• Assist and lead on occasions with various disciplines within the construction processes.
• Communicate within the construction team and potentially direct junior members.
• Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge if necessary.
• Direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
• Train and develop junior members to meet current and future requirements.
• Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub‑contract services on time to meet contract objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating necessary corrective actions.
• Establish staff training and development has occurred as planned at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages.
• Achieve maximum marks on the twice‑monthly Health and Safety audit.

About You:

Applicants must have significant experience of working on design and build projects for a main contractor, managing all aspects of the build process, coordinating packages from the design and procurement phase through to installation on site and handover. Experience working on Education and/or MOJ projects is welcomed.

• Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation.
• CSCS Card at Site Manager level.
• Valid SMSTS certificate.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion, Galliford Try is one of the industry’s leading principal contractors. We offer stability, the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. You will join diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional commitment. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through the ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts, advice and support.

We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from leadership development to apprenticeship programmes, and provide tailored support through our Career Paths initiative.

Our benefits:

• 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 for all salaried employees, with an employee assistance programme providing free 24/7 support.
• Paid annual membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About Us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s 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.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates wishing to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly. We are committed to providing interview opportunities for candidates with long‑term health conditions or disabilities 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.

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