Site Agent

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Agent to join their Environment Business in the Severn Trent region. This role involves managing multiple projects within the Water Industry, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and leading a dedicated site team. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement and personal development. With a commitment to excellence and community engagement, this company offers a supportive culture and a chance to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Corporate Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Medical Options

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Professional Memberships

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple packages of work effectively.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and NEC regulations.
• Experience in relevant functional areas through job experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations and supervise the site team.
• Plan and monitor project progress, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks and audits.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

SMSTS Certification

Relevant Civil Engineering Experience

Part-Qualified Professional in Relevant Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SITE AGENT – ENVIRONMENT

SEVERN TRENT REGION

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Agent to join Galliford Try within our Environment Business.

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

You will work on our Severn Trent Water Frameworks within our Environment Business, which is experienced in delivering schemes of varying sizes, primarily in the Water Industry, covering both Treatment Waste and Water schemes.

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

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing a section of works daily, including supervising and monitoring the site team and supply chain.
• Planning, controlling, and monitoring the progress of the works, and coordinating project sections as assigned.
• Managing multiple packages of work alongside the commercial team, taking full ownership of costs.
• Capturing and managing any scope changes (operations, commercial, programme, or design).
• Understanding temporary works requirements.
• Undertaking value engineering solutions.
• Attending external meetings with clients and stakeholders to build effective relationships.
• Reporting progress and performance to the Project Manager.
• Assisting in administering cost forecasts, valuations, and reporting systems.
• Implementing and attending weekly and monthly site meetings.
• Ensuring all site team and supply chain work with the latest design information.
• Undertaking material take-offs, ordering, and reconciliation.
• Conducting regular H&S checks and CDM audits.
• Ensuring risk assessments, method statements, permits, site inductions, and safety briefings are correctly carried out.
• Resolving unexpected technical difficulties and problems.
• Maintaining strict quality control procedures.
• Keeping site diaries up to date.
• Leading and managing direct reports, ensuring competence and conducting annual PDRs.
• Monitoring staff and contractor capabilities and reporting to senior management.
• Introducing new processes, techniques, and innovations onsite.

About You:

Competency Requirements:

• Ability to manage multiple or larger packages of work.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting data, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize workloads.
• Excellent interfacing skills with site teams, subcontractors, designers, and clients.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and NEC regulations.
• Ability to interpret, extract, and disseminate works information related to the programme.
• Proven leadership and delegation skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of health and safety responsibilities, adhering to company policies.

Technical / Professional Qualifications:

• SMSTS certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Relevant civil engineering experience.
• Experience in a relevant functional area through job experience and training.
• Responsibility for completing PDRs for all direct reports.
• Previous relevant experience or transferable skills.
• Desirable: Part-qualified professional in relevant discipline.

Key Attributes:

• Understanding and promotion of company purpose, vision, and values.
• Organized, professional, and passionate about excellence.
• Flexible, resilient, and capable of building stakeholder relationships.
• Committed to customer service, enthusiastic, and a self-starter.

What We Can Offer:

Join a leading industry contractor with a robust order book, offering stability and opportunities for career growth. We value diversity, engagement, and high performance, supported by comprehensive training, flexible working, and attractive benefits.

Benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement, with options to purchase additional days.
• Corporate discounts, Cycle to Work, and share schemes.
• Private medical options and employee assistance programs.
• Paid professional memberships.

About Us:

Galliford Try is a UK leading construction group committed to delivering lasting community change, environmental care, and stakeholder value through excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

For more information or to explore other roles within our Environment business, please contact Emily Bunniss.

Additional Information:

We support flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from diverse candidates. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, as you may be the right fit for this or other roles.

A full job description is available upon request. Please note, non-passport holders may need a work permit for this role. All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 28/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom