About Galliford Try
We are the UK’s no1 graduate employer in construction and no2 for apprentices.
Core values
Mission statement
As a leading construction company, we take our role in society seriously, working to improve the UK’s built environment and delivering lasting change for the communities we work in.
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives by 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 practices and caring for the environment in which we work.
While we love a hard hat and high-viz vest, there’s more to us than PPE. We are at the cutting-edge of digitalisation, using robots, AI and Modern Methods of Construction to deliver the future of the UK. And if a career on site isn’t for you, you could join one of our many professions including HR, Carbon, Data Analytics, Bid Management, Systems Development, Finance or Social Value.
Early Career Programmes available
Graduate Development Programme
Join the #1 Grad Programme in Construction & Civil Engineering
TheJobCrowd has named us the best place for graduates in construction and civil engineering across the UK, and our award-winning Graduate 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.
The programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, with six modules including our much enjoyed Module 4, a teambuilding event in the great outdoors 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. You will also have access to the GT Academy, an online portal that will aid your professional development both while on the Graduate Programme and onwards in your career.
Our programme culminates with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.
Trainee Development Programme
Top Apprentice Employer
As well as being top for grads, we’re proud to have been voted second in TheJobCrowd’s list of Top Construction and Civil Engineering Companies for Apprentices, and we came 24th for apprentices across all sectors, out of over 600 UK companies.
Our Trainee Development Programme aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to support your professional development during your career at Galliford Try. The Trainee Development programme comprises five modules and is designed to build your leadership, collaboration and communication skills and enable you to reach your potential.
So, if you’re eager to start getting hands-on, practical work experience and gain a recognised qualification, then our Trainee Programmes could be the foundation for your career in Galliford Try.
General benefits and progression routes
On top of a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from flexible working with the freedom to adapt your working life around studies and your home life to achieve a proper balance.
You’ll receive a minimum of 28 days’ holiday – plus bank holidays and the opportunity to purchase further days off. You will also get to take advantage of volunteering days and a wide range of corporate discounts, including our cycle to work scheme.
As well as a pension plan, we also run a regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme and offer private health insurance too.
Health and safety extends to wellbeing at Galliford Try and our ‘Be Well’ programme offers discounts on gym memberships and features advice and support for a range of issues. Our links with Mates in Mind also enable us to support our teams when it comes to the important theme of mental health and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
Not only that, but because we’re based across the UK, should you decide to relocate in your personal life, we’ll support you to find a suitable role in another part of our company.
