Senior Site Agent

Galliford Try Holdings plc; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Scotland is seeking a Senior Site Agent to oversee the delivery of major infrastructure projects. The role requires managing construction teams, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards, and coordinating with third parties. Strong project management, team leadership, and communication skills are essential. This position offers competitive compensation along with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams and projects effectively.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Excellent communication skills for client and supply chain interaction.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of infrastructure projects in Scotland.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Manage construction teams and ensure project delivery on time.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Communication

CDM compliance

Commercial awareness

Job description

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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.

Senior Site Agent - Infrastructure

Location - Aberdeen

What you will be doing:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Site Agent to support the delivery of 2 sustainable travel projects in Scotland, which forms part of the re-establishment of our Infrastructure business in Scotland. Ideally, you will be based locally, although we are open to subsiding relocation.

You will support the project team(s) in matters of third party liaison through; actively engaging with the client, coordinating communications with third parties, promoting GT and the project, dealing with complaints and delivering MHA framework engagement requirements.

• Create a 'Knowingly Safe' working environment
• Ensure that the principles of CDM are applied and relevant legislation is complied with
• Ensure Highways England's Imperatives 'Safety, Customer and Delivery' are delivered and on time.
• Engage with the designer and other stakeholders to ensure a safe, buildable and timely design is achieved within the detailed design phase to allow efficient delivery of the scheme.
• Working with the SPM, estimating and commercial teams, ensure robust budget and Total of Prices submissions are prepared, submitted for GT governance and agreed with client teams to secure Notice to Proceed to construction
• Work with the commercial team to manage change
• Plan, prepare and facilitate collaborative workshops as and when required
• Ensure commercial processes are followed in all procurement activities and best value is achieved
• Ensure all pre-commencement and regulatory requirements are discharged prior to work commencing.
• Plan and prepare for delivery of the Scheme throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all Temporary Works (TW) processes are implemented, TW requirements are understood and designed in a timely manner and implemented and monitored on site.
• Ensure a Utility Service Coordinator is appointed and that all company permit to work systems are followed.
• Plan, prepare and oversee the establishment of the site offices and compound
• Champion the use of innovative technologies and techniques
• Manage risk & opportunities in conjunction with the Risk Manager and SPM
• Ensure any incidents/accidents are thoroughly investigated, closed out and learnings implemented
• Take ownership for the delivery and quality of work to the required standards
• Manage the Construction Teams and Supply Chain partners to ensure delivery of the Scheme (or Section) in line with the agreed Budget, Programme and Scope.

About You:

• Promote a positive safety, quality and FREDIE culture
• Proven experience in successfully managing teams and contributing to their professional development.
• Strong project management capabilities able to showcase a track record of delivering to clients expectations.
• Well developed communication skills with experience dealing with clients and supply chain
• Strong knowledge of CDM 15.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and commercially astute.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Design and Build / ECI experience within infrastructure

What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.2 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 needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

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.

• 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
• 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 to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

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.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK's transition to net zero.

Infrastructure (Major Projects)

Our major projects business stream focuses on delivering major works packages of £100m+, acting as the primary delivery route for large scale, complex infrastructure schemes.

We are currently delivering nationally important major infrastructure projects for strategically selected customers who are aligned with our values, building on our strong market reputation and expertise.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Skyemarie Bree on [e-mail]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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About Us

Our vision is to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

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 working with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We are committed to agile working, giving our people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Our smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way we carry out our business, ensuring we provide a working environment that works for everyone.

In addition to working on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects we offer a comprehensive benefits package to including a competitive salary, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonuses and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will be committed to your wellbeing, training and professional development and we will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements. Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.