Site Agent

Galliford Try; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try in Bedfordshire is seeking a Site Agent (Structures) for infrastructure projects. You will manage a section of works, supervise site team and supply chain, and ensure delivery meets safety, quality and cost targets.

The role requires SMSTS, HNC or higher, and CSCS card; you'll coordinate with Project Manager and build client relationships. We offer a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• SMSTS qualification required.
• HNC qualification or higher.
• CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe working environment for all.
• Day to day management of a section of works including the supervision & monitoring of the site team & supply chain.
• Coordinate, plan, and track project progress and assigned sections and provide progress updates to the Project Manager.
• Manage scope changes across operations, design, and commercial aspects.
• Identify and implement temporary works and value engineering solutions.
• Ensure RAMS, Permit to Work systems, site inductions and safety briefings are carried out.
• Build strong client relationships and report progress to the Project Manager.
• Ensure quality control, H&S compliance, and team competence through regular checks.

Skills

SMSTS qualified

Education

HNC or higher

CSCS card

Job description

Site Agent (Structures) – Infrastructure – Bedfordshire

Location – Bedfordshire

Purpose of the role:

As a Site Agent working on or new highways project in Bedfordshire and specialising in structures, you will take full responsibility for management of your section of works (structures) ensuring you meet client and company performance expectations.

Job Description

You will be expected to achieve the required project delivery, in line with the customer’s objectives while maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.

What you will be doing:

• Foster a safe working environment for all
• Day to day management of a section of works including the supervision & monitoring of the site team & supply chain
• Coordinate, plan, and track project progress and assigned sections and provide progress updates to the Project Manager
• Manage scope changes across operations, design, and commercial aspects
• Identify and implement temporary works and value engineering solutions
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Permit to Work systems, site inductions and safety briefings are correctly carried out
• Build strong client relationships and report progress to the Project Manager
• Ensure quality control, H&S compliance, and team competence through regular checks

About you:

• Able to manage multiple or larger packages of work
• Read & Interpret data, drawings specifications and schedules
• Strong knowledge of CDM 15 and NEC
• SMSTS qualified
• HNC qualified or higher
• Relevant CSCS card

What we can offer in return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 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:

• 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
• Competitive family leave policy
• 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 (Local Authority)

Our local authority business stream focuses on delivering vital infrastructure across the country, connecting communities, improving safety and providing multi modal forms of transport through a regionally focused approach.

We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a trusted and reliable partner. Our strong portfolio of schemes and key role on nine frameworks in the UK provides over 100 local authorities with direct access to our services.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Jenny Reid on [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.

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 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.

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