Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Location: Cardiff

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join the team at Galliford Try. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Cardiff area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the region.

What you will be doing

• To ensure that the site is organised and that it is always in good order.
• To understand your position within the construction team and what is expected.
• To assist and lead on occasions with the various disciplines within the construction processes.
• To communicate within the construction team and potentially direct junior members of the team.
• Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge if necessary.
• To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
• Train and develop junior members of the team to meet current and assessed future requirements.
• Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers leading to a working environment that engenders high morale.
• Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions.
• Establish that 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects within prison and secure estate environments.
• Develop and manage project plans, programmes, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and external suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with prison governors, custodial staff, government representatives, and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols, health and safety legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project governance, reporting, and performance against key milestones.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining operational continuity.
• Monitor budgets, control costs, and manage change effectively.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities for service improvement and future work.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering complex projects.
• Previous experience working within prisons, custodial environments, or the secure estate (essential).
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Experience managing project budgets, programmes, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Strong problem solving, negotiation, and decision making abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel where required.

Desirable

• Experience delivering construction, refurbishment, FM, M&E, or infrastructure projects within custodial settings.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and government frameworks.
• Relevant professional membership (APM, PMI, CIOB, or equivalent).

About You

Applicants must have significant experience of working on design and build projects, for a main contractor, as well as in the management of H&S, and the design and procurement processes.

Applicants must have experience managing all aspects of the build process; coordinate the packages from the design and procurement phase through to installation on site and handover. We welcome interest from applicants with experience working on Education and/or MOJ Projects.

What we can offer in return

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, offering stability and opportunities to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will join diverse teams working at a high professional level with ambitious growth plans.

We invest in high-quality training, from leadership development to apprenticeship programmes, and offer flexible working where appropriate through our Agile Working programme.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional 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 and employee assistance programme with 24/7 support
• Paid annual membership to a relevant professional association

About us

Galliford Try is a leading UK construction business committed to delivering lasting change for stakeholders and the communities we work in. We focus on people, value, and responsible practices.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building facilities and infrastructure, supporting our people to learn, grow and progress, and collaborating with our supply chain to promote best practices and environmental care.

For more information on this role or other positions within our Build West Midlands and South West business, contact the Resourcing Partner through the usual channels.

Additional Information: Galliford Try welcomes flexible working options and will discuss as part of the recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident employer and will consider adjustments for candidates where needed.

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