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If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.\nRole Title: Assistant Project Manager\nBusiness Unit: Digital Infrastructure\nLocation: Leicester Based with Travel\nRole Overview:\nTo assist the Project Managers with production functions on contracts allocated by the Directors from award through to the issue of the Making Good Defects Certificate. In some cases to assume the role of Project Manager on smaller projects.\nTo maintain and maximise quality of service and profitability.\nMaintain and enforce safety & environmental standards as required by statute and company’s safety policies.\nNote:The job responsibilities and the position to whom the job holder reports, may vary from time to time.As a consequence the job responsibilities will include but may not be limited to any or all of the following items as required by the Project Manager, Operations Manager or Director.\nWhat you will be doing:\nFoster a culture where everyone strives to deliver excellent outcomes for customers and stakeholders.\nPromote continuous improvement by providing the tools, support, and resources people need to succeed.\nEnsure quality systems are in place and standards are consistently met.\nMonitor performance to minimise defects and drive high-quality delivery.\nPlan, develop, and support teams to meet current and future business needs.\nEnsure appropriate resources are available to deliver work effectively.\nEncourage and participate in learning, development, and knowledge sharing.\nStay informed of relevant employment law, regulations, and industry requirements.\nPlan, coordinate, and oversee projects to ensure successful delivery.\nMaintain project programmes and schedules throughout the project lifecycle.\nAttend and contribute to stakeholder and project progress meetings as required.\nImplement and manage company systems, procedures, and project set-up activities.\nOptimise the use of company resources and monitor project progress.\nDeliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.\nCollaborate effectively with internal teams and departments.\nSupport commercial processes to maximise cash flow, profitability, and timely payments.\nIdentify and manage variations, claims, and final accounts promptly.\nMaintain effective financial controls across suppliers, subcontractors, and project teams.\nCoordinate maintenance and defect resolution activities after project completion.\nShare lessons learned and key project information with relevant teams.\nProduce accurate and timely reports and management information.\nBuild and maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.\nSupport business development activities and identify future opportunities.\nChampion health, safety, wellbeing, and compliance across all activities.\nAssess and manage risks relating to people, projects, and company assets.\nCommunicate business and project updates clearly across teams.\nFacilitate regular team briefings and encourage open communication.\nAbout you:\nProven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction, infrastructure, utilities or \nExperienced in and knowledge of CDM 2015 and the Principal Design role.\nAware of H&S responsibilities and adheres to company policies.\nAble read and interpret design and construction programmes. \nUnderstands buildability and will challenge if designs do not meet the sequencing or construction methodology.\nAnalytical with advanced problem-solving skills.\nAble to develop ideas and present concisely.\nExcellent communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders.\nAble to demonstrate commercial acumen and managing of design change process\nWhat We Can Offer in Return:\nWith 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.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nOur 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.\nOur 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.\nOur Benefits:\nWe 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.\nGenerous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays\nA wide range of corporate discounts\nCycle to Work schemes\nComprehensive pension plan\nRegular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme\nPrivate 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\nPaid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role\nAbout us:\nGalliford 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.\nOur 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.\nWe 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.\nFor more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Chloe Wharton - \nAdditional Information:\nGalliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.\nWe encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.\nDon’t meet every requirement of the role? 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