Construction Sub Agent, Civil Engineering

Overview

Sub Agent – Infrastructure.

Location:

Sheffield.

As a Sub Agent on Galliford Try’s Sheffield Transforming Cities highways project, you’ll play a key role in keeping the project running smoothly and safely. You’ll help ensure 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 developing others

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to working safely and supporting a positive, inclusive site culture
• Able 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
• Brings relevant technical knowledge and qualifications (e.g. HNC or higher in Engineering, SMSTS and relevant CSCS)

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. 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 needs as well as those of your wider team.

• 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 are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth and focuses on delivering high-profile projects and serving as a leading player in the infrastructure sector. We invest in the success of our people,…