Site Agent

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Agent to oversee high-value projects in the Lochgilphead area. This role involves managing site operations, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a dedicated team to meet client expectations. You will have the opportunity to work on significant Scottish Water projects while contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation. The company is committed to employee development and well-being, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a team that values collaboration and strives to make a positive impact in the community through quality construction practices.

Benefits

High-quality training programs

Wellness program with discounts

Career development initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of CDM 15 and NEC contracts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple work packages effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage site team and supply chain to ensure project delivery.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks and audits.
• Lead and mentor team members while maintaining quality control.

Skills

Bulk excavation

Data interpretation

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Education

HNC or higher in Civil Engineering

Tools

Office 365

CAD

Job description

Site Agent – Environment Scotland

Lochgilphead - Argyll & Bute

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Agent/ Site Manager to join the team at Galliford Try to work on high value Scottish Water projects in the Lochgilphead area. As a 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 Argyll & Bute area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing:

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

Experience and Qualifications:

• Ability to work safely.
• Experience of bulk excavation.
• 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.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC.
• Commercially Astute.
• Able to interpret, extract and disseminate works information relating to program of works.
• Proven leadership and delegation skills.
• Advanced Problem solving skills.
• HNC or higher in Civil Engineering.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS.
• Office 365 expertise/CAD.
• TWC (Preferred).
• 1st Aid (Preferred).
• 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.

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.

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]