Senior Site Agent

Galliford Try; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction firm as a Senior Site Agent, overseeing high-value Scottish Water projects in Inverness. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead site operations, manage multiple work packages, and ensure project success while maintaining client relationships. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering excellence and innovation in the construction industry. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional development, this position also provides a chance to work on impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure. If you are passionate about construction and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid yearly membership to a professional association

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of project management and civil engineering principles.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of site works and supervise site teams.
• Coordinate project sections and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Bulk Excavation

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

HNC or higher in Civil Engineering

Tools

Office 365

CAD

CDM 15

NEC

Job description

Senior Site Agent – Environment Scotland

Inverness

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Site Agent to join the team at Galliford Try to work on high value Scottish Water projects across Inverness and the north of Scotland. 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.

Ideally, you will be based in or around the Scottish Highlands / Inverness and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the region.

What you will be doing:

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

Experience and Qualifications:

1. Ability to work safely.
2. Experience of bulk excavation.
3. Able to manage multiple or larger packages of work.
4. Read & Interpret data, drawings specifications and schedules.
5. Highly organised and able to prioritise multiple workloads.
6. Adept at interfacing with site team, subcontractors, designer and the client.
7. Strong knowledge of CDM 15.
8. Excellent knowledge of NEC.
9. Commercially Astute.
10. Able to interpret, extract and disseminate works information relating to program of works.
11. Proven leadership and delegation skills.
12. Advanced Problem solving skills.
13. HNC or higher in Civil Engineering.
14. SMSTS.
15. CSCS.
16. Office 365 expertise/CAD.
17. TWC (Preferred).
18. 1st Aid (Preferred).
19. Relevant Civil Engineering Experience.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 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:

1. Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
2. A wide range of corporate discounts.
3. Cycle to Work schemes.
4. Comprehensive pension plan.
5. Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
6. 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.
7. Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About us:

Named Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards, Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses 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.

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

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

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours and / or 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.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meets 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.

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.