As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. In Scotland, you’ll know us as Morrison Construction.
Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.
Encouraged by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.
Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.
Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full-time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society. We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.
The Project Manager (PM) plays a critical role within Galliford Try, leading the delivery of multiple projects and programmes aimed at reducing Southern Water’s operational risk. Responsible for end-to-end project execution, the PM oversees a dedicated team to develop solutions and ensure delivery is safe, timely, within budget, and aligned with quality, environmental, and customer standards.
The role demands strong stakeholder engagement, effective resource deployment, and adherence to Galliford Try’s governance processes across project management, health and safety, commercial, and risk frameworks. Project Managers come from a variety of career pathways, such as civil engineering, quantity surveying etc.
This Graduate Project Manager role has been established as the first stage in an alternative route to develop into the project manager role, the aim being that after two years of training on the job development a successful candidate will progress into being an Assistant Project Manager.
In addition to learning about all aspects of construction in the water industry, the successful candidate will be supporting the Project Manager and other key members of the delivery team in the successful delivery of projects from asset planning stage to asset operation.
This role is available for a September 2027 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.
As part of the graduate programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.
We invite applications from graduates who are passionate about the industry and have achieved, or are on track to achieve a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management/Engineering (or similar) prior to September 2027.
A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, you will be expected to have obtained a Full UK Driving Licence by 6th September 2027) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential for this role.
Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands-on technical experience that you will gain in your role.
If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme concludes with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.
Please note: the closing date for applications is 31st January, please ensure you have applied before this time to be considered for the role.
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 earlycareers@gallifordtry.co.uk if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other Early Careers positions available please contact our Early Careers team on earlycareers@gallifordtry.co.uk
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