Site Agent

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Site Agent to join our team in the Environment Business. As a Site Agent, you will be responsible for managing a section of works on a day-to-day basis, including the supervision and monitoring of the site team and supply chain.

• Manage multiple packages of work in conjunction with the commercial team, taking full ownership of the costs for the section of work assigned.
• Plan, control, and monitor the progress of the works and coordinate the section(s) of the project as allocated.
• Ensure any changes in scope (operations, commercial, programme, or design) are captured and managed.
• Understand temporary works requirements and undertake value engineering solutions.
• Attend external meetings with clients and stakeholders, building effective relationships.
• Report to the Project Manager on progress and performance.
• Assist the Project Manager in administering the cost forecast, valuation, and reporting systems.
• Implement and attend weekly and monthly site meetings.
• Ensure all site team and supply chain are working to the latest design information.
• Undertake material take-offs where required and ensure materials are ordered and reconciled.
• Conduct regular H&S checks and CDM audits.
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Permit to Work systems, site inductions, and safety briefings are correctly carried out.
• Resolve unexpected technical difficulties and problems that may arise.
• Ensure and maintain strict quality control procedures.
• Ensure site team keep site diaries up to date.
• Effectively lead and manage direct reports, ensuring appropriate competence is maintained, including annual PDRs.
• Monitor capability of staff and contractors to undertake current and prospective workloads and report to senior management.
• Identify and assist in introducing new processes, techniques, and innovations on site.

We are looking for a highly organized and able individual with strong leadership and delegation skills. You will have a proven track record of managing multiple packages of work and be able to read and interpret data, drawings, specifications, and schedules.

You will also have a strong knowledge of CDM and NEC and be able to interpret, extract, and disseminate works information relating to the program of works.

Technical and Professional Qualifications Required:

• SMSTS.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages.
• TWC (desirable).
• First Aid (desirable).
• Relevant Civil Engineering experience.
• A working knowledge of one functional area through job experience and training.
• Responsible for completing PDRs for all direct reports.
• Likely to have previous relevant business experience or transferable skills gained in other areas.
• Desirable Part-qualified professional in a relevant discipline.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including a generous holiday entitlement, a wide range of corporate discounts, cycle to work schemes, a comprehensive pension plan, and regular Save as You Earn share purchase schemes.

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.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where, and how you work.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

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.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain, and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.