General Manager

General Manager – Facilities Management Small Works

Business Unit: Facilities Management – Small Works

Location: Nationwide, travel across the UK as required

Role Overview

Galliford Try is seeking an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead its Small Works business across the UK. This key leadership role carries full responsibility for the commercial performance, operational delivery, and sustainable growth of a diverse project portfolio. The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader in construction, contract management and commercial governance with a proven track record of maximising profitability, managing commercial risk and driving financial performance while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and client satisfaction. Working closely with Project Managers and the senior leadership team, the General Manager will provide clear commercial direction, robust challenge and strategic oversight to ensure all projects deliver against financial and operational targets.

What You Will Be Doing

• Take overall accountability for the commercial performance and profitability of the Small Works business.
• Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, cash generation and financial predictability across the project portfolio.
• Lead, develop and manage a team of Project Managers, creating a high‑performance culture focused on accountability, commercial awareness and operational excellence.
• Ensure robust commercial controls are embedded throughout the project life cycle, including tender review, procurement, forecasting, variation management, cost control and final account settlement.
• Provide strategic oversight of project financial performance, challenging assumptions and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Manage contractual risk and opportunity, ensuring projects are administered in accordance with contract requirements and company governance procedures.
• Review and approve project forecasts, CVRs, cash flow projections and business performance reporting, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Drive commercial consistency and best practice across all regions, improving efficiency, governance and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners, acting as a senior point of contact for commercial matters.
• Support business development activities by identifying growth opportunities, securing repeat business and enhancing client relationships.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards and in line with agreed commercial objectives.

About You

• Significant leadership experience within the construction industry, preferably in a multi‑project environment.
• Proven track record of delivering strong commercial results, improving margins and managing business profitability.
• Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, commercial management, procurement and risk management.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, cash flow and project reporting.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate and develop high‑performing operational teams.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic business objectives with hands‑on operational leadership.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, construction methodologies and client management.

Desirable

• RICS or CIOB certification (or working towards).
• Degree in Construction or Engineering.
• Strong NEC and JCT contract knowledge.
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen.

What We Can Offer in Return

We offer a leading contract role with exposure to a diverse portfolio of high‑profile projects, a competitive salary and a supportive culture that encourages growth and professional development.

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Competitive family leave policy.
• Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options for all salaried employees, with an employee assistance programme.
• Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

EEO & Disability Confident Employer

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Adjustments can be discussed during the recruitment process.