Site Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical scheme options

Comprehensive pension plan

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Site Agent to join the Environment Business on the Wessex Water AMP 8 Framework in Bournemouth. You will lead project delivery, manage finances and safety, and interact with clients to keep projects on track.

Ideally based in Dorset with flexibility to travel across sites in the region, you’ll oversee schedules, procure resources, review risks, and ensure documentation meets client standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste and/or water industries.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, CDM regulations, and Environmental legislation.
• Project management principles and practices in construction/engineering.
• Experience in managing project finances, budgeting, cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects and ensure milestones are met.
• Lead project planning with internal teams and suppliers.
• Coordinate procurement of equipment, materials and subcontractors.
• Prepare contract documentation and ensure compliance with client specs.

Skills

Project management

Health & Safety

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Scheduling

Education

ONC/HNC/B.Eng. or NVQ equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Site Agent – AMP 8 Wessex Water

Location: Bournemouth

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Agentto join the team at Galliford Try within our Environment Business, working on the Wessex Water AMP 8 Framework in Bournemouth.

Ideally, you will based in or around the Dorset area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing:

In the role of Site Agent, you will be involved in managing project delivery, including finances, safety, and progress. It requires leadership in team management and professional interaction with clients.

Day to day, you’ll be overseeing multiple projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, assessing risks, and ensuring financial performance. Coordinating with various departments, suppliers, and subcontractors is essential, as well as attending meetings and ensuring proper documentation.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing project schedules and ensuring adherence to key milestones.


• Collaborating with project planners to develop and maintain detailed project programs.


• Identifying and addressing design/project requirements and solutions.


• Coordinating with internal departments to allocate resources effectively and meet client objectives.


• Managing procurement processes for equipment, materials, and subcontractors.


• Participating in internal and external review meetings to track progress and address any issues.


• Conducting site visits and meetings to monitor project developments.


• Ensuring timely preparation of contract documentation, including "As built" drawings and operation manuals, in accordance with client specifications and company standards.

About You:

Key requirements for the role are:

• Industry-related qualification (ONC/HNC/B.Eng. or NVQ equivalent)


• Health and safety and construction certifications (IOSH or CITB SMSTS, CSCS card)


• Experience in waste and/or water industries


• Project management principles and practices, especially in construction or engineering projects.


• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, CDM regulations, and Environmental legislation relevant to the construction industry.


• Experience in managing project finances, including budgeting, cost control, and profit/loss analysis.


• Previous involvement in contract management, including contract documentation preparation and compliance.


• Familiarity with project scheduling tools and techniques to develop and maintain detailed project programs.


• Experience in coordinating with various stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments.


• Procurement experience, particularly in sourcing plant, materials, and specialist subcontractors.


• Previous involvement in reviewing and assessing risk assessments, method statements, and environmental impact assessments.

You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes.

• Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture


• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to delivering the best.


• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honest.


• Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.


• A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 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 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.

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 Environment business please contactRyan De Stadler 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.