Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Contracts Manager
Manage water-sector contracts end-to-end, overseeing finance, teams, and delivery.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Apply commercial awareness and delivery expertise to drive project success and make balanced decisions. • Lead and develop high‑performing teams, set expectations and promote collaboration with internal teams, subcontractors and clients. • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships ensuring effective communication aligned with company values. • Prepare and review performance reports for monthly financial and programme reviews. • Ensure compliance with company financial, commercial and Health & Safety procedures. • Manage contract documentation, price variations and final account agreements. • Coordinate with design and manufacturing teams to optimise resources and meet client requirements. • Conduct site visits and meetings to provide oversight, resolve issues and maintain programme progress. • Identify and mitigate risks early to minimise delays and cost impacts. • Promote innovation, continuous improvement and best practice to drive efficiency. • Champion sustainability and ensure environmental objectives are met. • Encourage use of digital tools and data‑driven approaches to improve outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸contract management
- ▸performance reporting
- ▸design coordination
- ▸risk management
- ▸digital tools
- ▸stakeholder management
What You Bring
• Own project financial performance, including P&L management, forecasting, cost control and accurate reporting. • ONC/HNC/BEng or NVQ equivalent in engineering or a related discipline. • Proven experience managing contracts in the water/wastewater sector. • Strong understanding of NEC contracts. • Demonstrated leadership and team‑development abilities. • Ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. • Commercial awareness with strong problem‑solving skills. • Flexible, resilient and adaptable in a changing environment. • Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH, SMSTS). • CSCS card holder.
Requirements
- ▸beng
- ▸nec
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸iosh
- ▸cscs
- ▸p&l
Benefits
The position offers a fast‑paced environment, multidisciplinary teamwork and the chance to influence project delivery at every stage, supporting long‑term career development. We are a leading principal contractor with an order book of over £3.8 billion, providing stability and opportunities to work on major UK projects. Our ‘Be Well’ programme supports physical and mental wellbeing, and we invest heavily in training, leadership development and apprenticeship programmes. Our Agile Working programme gives employees flexibility over when, where and how they work, with a range of options to suit individual and team needs. Galliford Try welcomes full‑time, reduced‑hours or flexible arrangements and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every listed requirement. As a Disability Confident employer we will interview any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria and discuss any necessary adjustments. • Generous holiday entitlement increasing with service, plus option to purchase additional holidays. • 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 salaried employees. • Employee assistance programme with 24/7 free support. • Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to the role.
Work Environment
Onsite