Site Agent (210000FN)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Agent for their Infrastructure projects in the UK. This role involves managing site operations, ensuring safety, and maintaining quality standards. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development, this company offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career growth. Join a diverse team dedicated to delivering excellence in construction and infrastructure, contributing to significant projects that enhance the community. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for civil engineering, this position is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical options

Paid yearly membership to professional associations

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and delegation skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and NEC contracts.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and supervise site teams effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality control.
• Coordinate project progress and manage costs with the commercial team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project Management

CDM Knowledge

Commercial Awareness

Education

HNC or higher qualification

Tools

NEC Contracts

Job description

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Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and will contact our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable. Please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Site Agent - Highways

Location: Blofield

What you will be doing:

You will work on our Infrastructure project and frameworks. Ideally, you will be based locally, although we are open to subsidising relocation.

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

1. Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
2. Manage daily operations of your section, including supervising and monitoring the site team and supply chain.
3. Plan, control, and monitor progress, coordinating the section(s) of the project as allocated.
4. Manage multiple packages of work with the commercial team, taking full ownership of costs.
5. Capture and manage any scope changes (operations, commercial, programme, or design).
6. Understand temporary works requirements.
7. Undertake value engineering solutions.
8. Attend external meetings with clients and stakeholders, building effective relationships.
9. Report progress and performance to the Project Manager.
10. Assist in administering cost forecasts, valuations, and reporting systems.
11. Attend weekly and monthly site meetings.
12. Ensure all site team and supply chain work with the latest design information.
13. Undertake material take-offs 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 technical difficulties and problems that may arise.
17. Maintain strict quality control procedures.
18. Ensure site diaries are kept up to date.
19. Lead and manage direct reports, ensuring appropriate competence, including annual PDRs.
20. Monitor staff and contractor capabilities, reporting to senior management.
21. Identify and introduce new processes, techniques, and innovations on site.

About You:

• Ability to work safely.
• Manage multiple or larger packages of work.
• Read and interpret data, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize workloads.
• Adept at interfacing with site teams, subcontractors, designers, and clients.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and NEC.
• Commercially astute.
• Ability to interpret, extract, and disseminate works information related to the program.
• Proven leadership and delegation skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• HNC or higher qualification.
• SMSTS certification.
• Relevant civil engineering experience.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £ billion, we are a leading principal contractor, offering opportunities to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, providing stability and career growth. Join diverse teams working at a high professional level with a commitment to excellence. Our strategy aims for further growth and success, making Galliford Try the right place for talented and enthusiastic individuals.

We are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff through our ‘Be Well’ programme, offering discounts, advice, and support.

We invest in high-quality training, from leadership development to apprenticeships, supporting individuals to fulfill their potential through our Career Paths initiative.

Our industry values talented teams. We believe you perform best when valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme offers flexibility in when, where, and how you work, including site and office-based roles.

Our benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, plus options to purchase additional holidays.
• Wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical options and employee assistance programmes.
• Paid yearly membership to relevant professional associations.

About us:

Galliford Try is a leading UK construction group committed to being people-oriented, progressive, and delivering lasting change for stakeholders and communities.

Our Infrastructure business has grown significantly, working with National Highways and local authorities, contributing to the UK’s infrastructure network, especially in highways.

Our purpose is to improve lives through building essential facilities and infrastructure, providing opportunities for our people, and caring for the environment.

We uphold our values, deliver excellence, act with integrity, and collaborate to create lasting value.

Contact:

For more information or to explore other roles within our Highways business, contact Abby Whitbread.

Additional Information:

We support flexible working arrangements, and we encourage applicants to specify any requirements to make their application positive.

We value diversity and inclusivity. If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every requirement, apply anyway; you may be the right fit.

A full job description is available upon request.