Sub Agent

Galliford Try; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Sub Agent for its £250m M5 J10 Improvements Scheme in Cheltenham. The successful candidate will assist in site management, ensuring high standards of health and safety, and managing stakeholder relationships. This role comes with a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery management.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain site records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Agent and Project Manager in delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Report progress and performance to Project Manager.

Skills

General Site Management

Health, Safety, Environment Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Reporting

Job description

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Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with 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.

Purpose of the role:

As a Sub Agent based on our brand-new £250m M5 J10 Improvements Scheme in Cheltenham, you will assist the Site Agent and Project Manager in order to successfully deliver the works.

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:

• General Site Management including producing and managing the programme and supervising the successful delivery of it
• Ensuring day to day compliance of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality, in line with company procedures and legal obligations
• Ensuring that site diaries and all other records are kept up to date
• Monthly and weekly reporting
• Maintaining key relationships with stakeholders and subcontractors
• Day to day management of a section of works including the supervision & monitoring of the site team & supply chain
• Progress and performance reporting to the Project Manager
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Permit to Work systems, site inductions and safety briefings are correctly carried out
• Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are carried out and that all audits and reports are produced
• Ensure that the QA file is produced and maintained

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:

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
• 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 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.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Jenny Reid – [e-mail]

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 (Major Projects)

Our major projects business stream focuses on delivering major works packages of100m+, acting as the primary delivery route for large scale, complex infrastructure schemes.

We are currently delivering nationally important major infrastructure projects for strategically selected customers who are aligned with our values, building on our strong market reputation and expertise.

Additional Information:

Gallord Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you 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.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 2523
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 11/28/2025, 03:06 PM
• Apply Before 01/16/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations General Site Location - England, Uxbridge, UB8 2AD, GB