Senior Site Agent

Job Description

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.

As a Senior Site Agent, you will play a key role on our new major highways project in Cheltenham (M5 J10). You will take responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of your section of works, ensuring performance targets are met and work is completed to the required quality, programme and budget.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead the day-to-day management of site activities, including mobilisation, working closely with the Works Manager and section leads to coordinate resources, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive working environment for everyone on site

Managing the day-to-day delivery of a section of works, including supervision of the site team and supply chain

Planning and coordinating work activities to ensure progress is achieved in line with programme requirements

Monitoring performance and reporting progress to the Project Manager

Taking ownership of costs across multiple packages of work, working closely with the commercial team

Identifying and managing changes in scope across operations, programme, commercial or design

Managing temporary works requirements and ensuring processes are followed correctly

Supporting value engineering opportunities and attending client and stakeholder meetings as required

Ensuring works are delivered using the latest design information and to the correct quality standards

Completing regular health and safety checks and supporting CDM compliance and audits

Leading and developing site teams through clear direction, coaching and support

Strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, with a good understanding of CDM 2015

Experience managing multiple or large packages of civil engineering works

Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, programmes and schedules

Confident communicator who can work effectively with site teams, subcontractors, designers and clients

Commercial awareness and the ability to manage costs and identify risks and opportunities

Strong organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise and delegate effectively

Relevant qualifications such as HNC (or higher) and certifications including SMSTS and CSCS

IT confident (Office 365) and comfortable working with digital systems (CAD experience beneficial)

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 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 support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your…