Senior Site Agent

Galliford Try

The Role

Overview

Senior Site Agent manages site sections, cost, safety, and coordination for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • client meetings
  • risk management
  • cost management
  • material takeoff
  • quality control
  • design coordination

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • office 365
  • cad
  • cscs
  • hnc
  • cdm 15
  • nec

What You Bring

-Office 365 expertise/CAD. -1st Aid (Desirable). -Relevant CSCS card. -Highly organised and able to prioritise multiple workloads. -Proven leadership and delegation skills. -TWC (Desirable). -Able to manage multiple or larger packages of work -HNC or higher. -Advanced problem-solving skills. -Strong knowledge of CDM 15 and NEC -Adept at interfacing with site team, subcontractors, designer and the client. -Relevant Civil Engineering Experience.

Benefits

-Comprehensive pension plan -A wide range of corporate discounts -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays -Cycle to Work schemes -Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it -Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role -Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

The Company

About Galliford Try

-a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders. -now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks. -expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities. -delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure. -retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength. -has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Infrastructure

Water

Rail

Highway

Energy

Custodial

Judicial

Telecommunications

Facilities Management

Security Systems

Fire Protection

Hard FM Services

New-build Facades

Green Retrofit

Cladding Remediation

Passive Fire Protection

Fire Maintenance

Asset Intelligence

Physical Security

Electronic Security

Active Fire Solutions