Job Description
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
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.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES IN PROJECT DELIVERY – WATER SECTOR
SEVERN TRENT WATER AND WELSH WATER
At Galliford Try, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our project delivery teams across the Midlands and North West, supporting key frameworks with
Severn Trent Water and
Welsh Water.
As part of our growing team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects, collaborating with experts in engineering, construction, and environmental sustainability.
Whether your expertise lies in
project management, site engineering, commercial management, or operational support, we have exciting opportunities for you to make a real difference.
As a tier-one contractor, we will be delivering critical projects that require skilled professionals across a range of disciplines including:
- Planning
- Project Management
- Site Management
- Project Engineering (Civil & MEICA)
- Commercial
Working in the
water sector isn’t just a job - it’s a responsibility. Water is life’s most essential service and our work ensures that communities receive clean, safe, and sustainable water while protecting the environment for future generations. From improving vital infrastructure to delivering innovative solutions, our teams play a crucial role in securing a resilient water future.
Join us in shaping the future of water - where every project delivers real value for people and the planet.
Ready to make an impact? Register your interest today by clicking “apply now” and be part of something bigger.
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.
- Competitive Salary based on your experience.
- Opportunities for Career Progression with clear career paths no matter your role.
- Company Car/Allowance Benefits which vary based on your job role.
- Agile Working Arrangements to support flexibility and work-life balance.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
- Comprehensive Pension Plan for your future financial security.
- Private Medical Scheme Options for you and your family.
- Continuous Professional Development with opportunities for further qualifications and training and paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
- Plus a wide range of corporate discounts, Cycle to Work schemes and a regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 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
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 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.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact Emily Bunniss on
[email protected] .
Our Work in AMP8:
At Galliford Try, we are proud to be working on key projects for AMP8. We are a trusted partner to many of the UK’s leading water companies, and our expertise spans the entire water cycle, from clean water infrastructure to wastewater treatment and flood management systems. As a leading contractor in the water sector, we are delivering on major frameworks
Our projects within these frameworks range from £5 million to over £200 million in value, ensuring significant impact on improving water services and infrastructure.
We are delivering essential upgrades to water treatment facilities, creating new wastewater systems, and implementing sustainable solutions across the sector.
Additional Information:
Galliford 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.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
About The Team
Our Environment Business provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of £2bn assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established player in the market this a great opportunity to join the team at a time of transformation as we shape ourselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world. We have recently secured a plethora of places on the AMP7 Frameworks for Yorkshire Water, Southern Water and Thames Water for both Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure projects ranging from £1-40m over the next five years.