Engineering Sub Agent, Civil Engineering

Location

Bedfordshire

As a Sub Agent on Galliford Try’s new highways project in Bedfordshire, you’ll play a key role in keeping the project running smoothly and safely. You’ll help make sure the right people, materials and plant are in place at the right time, supporting effective site management and ensuring all work is delivered with care, quality and due diligence.

• Help create and maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive working environment for everyone on site
• Oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of a section of works, supporting and guiding site teams and subcontractors
• Plan, coordinate and monitor progress to keep work on track and aligned with project goals
• Manage multiple work packages, working collaboratively with the commercial team on costs and performance
• Build positive, respectful relationships with clients and stakeholders, attending meetings and sharing updates
• Contribute to reporting, cost forecasting, valuations and overall project performance
• Support teams to work to the latest designs, ensuring materials, RAMS, permits and documentation are in place
• Promote quality, safety and continuous improvement through regular checks, problem solving and development of others

• Strong commitment to working safely and supporting a positive, inclusive site culture
• Ability to understand and work with drawings, specifications and programme information
• Well organised with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectively
• Confident working collaboratively with site teams, subcontractors, designers and clients
• Relevant technical knowledge and qualifications (e.g. HNC or higher in Engineering, SMSTS and relevant CSCS)

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options for salaried employees and a 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role

Contact Jenny Reid at  for further information or to discuss this or other positions within the Infrastructure business.

Galliford Try is a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner if you believe this applies to you. We will also discuss any adjustments required for your interview.