Galliford Try
Design Production Manager
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Design Production Manager
Job Title: Design Production Manager (Water Sector) Can Be Based From: Grangemouth, Warrington, Stafford, Annesley, Solihull, Bristol, Rickmansworth, Indian Queens
About Us:
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses, with an enviable track record of delivering positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE 250 organisation, we:
- Turnover £1.5 billion
- Employ over 3,500 people across our four divisions:
- Building
- Infrastructure
- Environment
- Specialist Services
As a top principal contractor, you’ll experience:
- Exciting, high-profile UK projects
- Stability and opportunities to stretch capabilities
- Work with diverse teams at a high professional level
Our Environment Division:
Following strategic acquisitions, we are now the largest Tier 1 Contractor in the UK Water/Environment sector with:
- A £400 million/year portfolio
- A Source to Sea Strategy integrating in-house engineering design support for regional business units.
Purpose Of The Role:
The Design Production Manager will:
- Lead complex and high-value designs, ensuring successful delivery from inception to completion, collaborating with Design Delivery Manager(s), Discipline Managers, and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Mentor and support Design Leads, ensuring:
- Technical excellence
- Effective risk management
- Compliance with highest SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) standards
- Oversee programme and budget reporting for design projects.
- Hold line management accountability for Design Leads and related personnel.
Key Accountabilities:
- Oversee multi-disciplinary engineering design (from feasibility to completion) using in-house teams, external partners, and contractors.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align designs with:
- Client specifications and standards
- Operational requirements
- Security protocols
- Uphold “Doing the right thing” principle to maximize value and profit.
- Ensure Galliford Try’s SHE policy compliance, legal adherence, and best practice across teams.
- Lead by Galliford Try’s EPIC values in client interactions and industry visionary participation.
- Maintain compliance with Galliford Try BMS and other regulatory systems.
- Advance Carbon, Digital, DfMA (Defined by Manufactured Architecture), and Innovation strategic priorities.
- Manage financial budgets, programmes, and commercial compliance for designs.
- Identify project requirements through:
- Documentation reviews
- Site visits
- Client-supplier dialogues
- Formulate commercial offers/tenders based on design inputs.
- Track project tasks meticulously using budget and cost-performance systems.
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About You:
Look for candidates with:
- Leadership & people development experience (measurable track record).
- Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management Skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Oracle Cost/Performance management.
- Deep knowledge of:
- Multi-disciplinary engineering design
- Water industry operations
- Commercial & contract awareness
- Proven team/line management experience
What We Can Offer in Return:
- Leadership in an industry-leading contractor with £3.9+ billion in projects.
- Growth opportunities in diverse, high-performance teams.
- Commitment to growing talent, offering:
- Training/further education programs
- Flexible working models (e.g., agile systems, discounted childcare/tech)
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Benefits Include:
- Holiday entitlement (customizable with additional purchase options).
- Corporate/commercial discounts for services and products.
- Cycle to Work scheme subscriptions to reduce commuting costs.
- Comprehensive pension plans for retirement security.
- Save as You Earn (SAYE) share purchase schemes.
- Access to private health insurance (self-employed and salaried).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 confidential support.
- Annual subsidized membership for professional associations.
Reaffirmation of Commitment:
- A culture valuing human well-being through:
- Mental/physical health support via the ‘Be Well’ program.
- Talent development initiatives ensuring proud workplace engagement.
- Pioneering flexibility across all locations, aligning home and career demands.
- Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming diverse candidates.
Additional Considerations:
- Welcome applications from individuals desiring flexible/hour-reduced roles.
- Expectations can be accommodated within a supportive recruitment process.
- Disability Confident work culture assures applicants with conditions/disabilities will be considered for suitable criteria. Contact the Resourcing Partner to discuss accessibility.
For more info, contact: adam.wright@gallifordtry.co.uk. A detailed job description is available upon request.
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