Site Agent

Overview

Manage site works, supervise team, control costs, ensure safety & quality on infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• progress monitoring
• cost management
• quality control
• material takeoffs
• risk management
• scope management

Tasks

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

Requirements

• cscs card
• microsoft
• cdm15
• nec
• water infra
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Highly organised and able to prioritise multiple workloads. -Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration. -Proven leadership and delegation skills. -Able to manage multiple or larger packages of work -Relevant CSCS card. -Advanced problem-solving skills. -Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages. -Desirable Part-qualified professional in relevant discipline. -Ability to read and interpret data, drawings specifications and schedules. -Likely to have previous relevant business experience or transferable skills gained in other areas. -Able to interpret, extract and disseminate works information relating to program of works. -Relevant experience in water infrastructure projects. -Adept at interfacing with site team, subcontractors, designer and the client. -Aware of individual Health and Safety Responsibilities and adheres to company H&S policy and procedures. -First Aid (Desirable). -Temporary Works Coordinator (Desirable). -A working knowledge of one functional area through job experience and training. -Strong knowledge of CDM 15 and NEC

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Benefits

-A wide range of corporate discounts -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 -Comprehensive pension plan -Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays -Cycle to Work schemes -Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

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.

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