Senior Agent

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.

• Create a ‘Knowingly Safe’ working environment
• Ensure that the principles of CDM are applied and relevant legislation is complied with
• Ensure Highways England’s Imperatives ‘Safety, Customer and Delivery’ are delivered and on time.
• Engage with the designer and other stakeholders to ensure a safe, buildable and timely design is achieved within the detailed design phase to allow efficient delivery of the scheme.
• Working with the SPM, estimating and commercial teams, ensure robust budget and Total of Prices submissions are prepared, submitted for GT governance and agreed with client teams to secure Notice to Proceed to construction
• Work with the commercial team to manage change
• Plan, prepare and facilitate collaborative workshops as and when required
• Ensure commercial processes are followed in all procurement activities and best value is achieved
• Ensure all pre-commencement and regulatory requirements are discharged prior to work commencing.
• Plan and prepare for delivery of the Scheme throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all Temporary Works (TW) processes are implemented, TW requirements are understood and designed in a timely manner and implemented and monitored on site.
• Ensure a Utility Service Coordinator is appointed and that all company permit to work systems are followed.
• Plan, prepare and oversee the establishment of the site offices and compound
• Champion the use of innovative technologies and techniques
• Manage risk & opportunities in conjunction with the Risk Manager and SPM
• Ensure any incidents/accidents are thoroughly investigated, closed out and learnings implemented
• Take ownership for the delivery and quality of work to the required standards
• Manage the Construction Teams and Supply Chain partners to ensure delivery of the Scheme (or Section) in line with the agreed Budget, Programme and Scope.

• Promote a positive safety, quality and FREDIE culture
• Proven experience in successfully managing teams and contributing to their professional development.
• Strong project management capabilities able to showcase a track record of delivering to clients expectations.
• Well developed communication skills with experience dealing with clients and supply chain
• Strong knowledge of CDM 15.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and commercially astute.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Design and Build / ECI experience within infrastructure

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 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…