Site Manager

Within our Environment Business Division (Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering), we are seeking a Site Manager to support the delivery of water and wastewater projects across the Southern Water Framework.
In this role, you will contribute to the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects, helping achieve strong outcomes across programme, cost, safety, and quality.
What you'll be doing:
Leading day-to-day site management, including developing, monitoring, and delivering the programme
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental (HS&E), and quality standards in line with company procedures
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date site diaries and project records
Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and subcontractors
Producing weekly and monthly progress reports
Managing sections of work, including supervising and supporting the site team and supply chain
Reporting progress and performance to the Project Manager
Ensuring risk assessments, method statements, permit-to-work systems, site inductions, and safety briefings are completed
Carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly inspections in line with Business Management System (BMS) requirements
Ensuring quality assurance (QA) processes and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) are developed, maintained, and followed

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and career paths. If you meet most of the criteria below and are motivated to grow into the role, we encourage you to apply.
Experience working at Site Manager level (typically 5+ years or equivalent experience)
Relevant industry qualifications (HNC/HND or higher, or equivalent)
Understanding of engineering and construction principles and practices
Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards
Familiarity with water and wastewater treatment processes or similar sectors
Experience applying CDM health and safety responsibilities, including managing design and technical risk
Relevant certifications such as CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid, IOSH Environmental (or equivalent)
Confidence using IT systems, including MS Excel and document management tools
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Experience supporting, coordinating, or leading teams

Desirable:
Temporary Works Coordinator certification
Water hygiene training
EUSR (1 & 2 USC)

With an impressive order book of over 4.3 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's 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're poised for further growth and success, so if you're 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 'Be Well' 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 purpose is to improve people's 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.

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.
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 are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role