Senior General Foreman - Aylesbury, United Kingdom - Gallifordtry

Gallifordtry
Gallifordtry
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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

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  • We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. _
  • We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. _

Works Manager

Location - Aylesbury

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Works Manager to join the Highways team at Galliford Try. You will work on our Infrastructure project and frameworks Ideally, you will be based locally.


As Works Manager you will take full responsibility for ensuring works are executed safely, within programme and to the highest quality standards.


  • Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
  • Coordinate and control initial site set up as required.
  • Oversee day to day construction and ensure coordination with the site team, client and contractors.
  • Attend meetings with and maintain necessary and regular contact with clients and stakeholders.
  • Ensure all site resources are utilised effectively with mínimal waste.
  • Ensure effective coordination of resources working on the project.
  • Ensure temporary and permanent works are delivered in accordance with the design.
  • Careful material and plant management to meet programme and financial objectives.
  • Assist in planning and programming with site engineering teams.
  • Participate in site discipline meetings to aid effective coordination and delivery of the works.
  • Ensure Permit to work systems, inductions and briefing are correctly carried out
  • Assist in identification of new processes, techniques and innovations on site

About You:


  • Ability to work safely.
  • Able to communicate effectively with site team and subcontractors.
  • Execution of construction work in line with ITP's, quality standards and safety documentation.
  • Capable of delivering safety briefings & toolbox talks.
  • Able to read and interpret design drawings.
  • Calm, levelheaded approach with strong communication able to get the most of the team and subcontractors.
  • Good customer liaison skills.
  • Direct line management experience able to develop, mentor and discipline an individual/team.
  • Construction related further education.
  • Member of professional body e.g. CIOB.
  • Relevant CSCS card.
  • IOSH / NEBOSH qualification.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.2 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 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.


  • 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

About us:


Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups 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 Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over
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