Senior Site Agent

Galliford Try; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Site Agent to lead and manage site operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects with a focus on professional development and well-being. You will be responsible for overseeing multiple work packages, coordinating with various stakeholders, and implementing innovative solutions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving communities through infrastructure development while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

High-quality training and development

Flexible working options

Well-being program

Career progression support

Qualifications

• HNC or higher qualification with relevant civil engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 15 and NEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of site teams and ensure safety compliance.
• Plan and monitor project progress while managing costs and resources.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

HNC or higher

SMSTS Certification

Relevant CSCS Card

Tools

Office 365

CAD Software

Job description

SENIOR SITE AGENT

LOCATION: LONDON, HAMPTON, MIDDLESEX

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Site Agent to join the team at Thames, a Galliford Try business.

As a Senior Site Agent, you will take full responsibility for management of your section of works ensuring you meet client and company performance expectations.

• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
• Day to day management of a section of works including the supervision & monitoring of the site team & supply chain.
• 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.
• Ensure any changes in scope (operations, commercial, programme or design) are captured and managed.
• Understand any temporary works requirements.
• Undertake value engineering solutions.
• Attend external meetings as required 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.
• Implementing and attending 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 any 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/assist in introducing new process, techniques and innovations on site.

About You:

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

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.

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 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.

About us:

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.

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

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

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

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.