Sub Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Galliford Try is looking for an experienced Sub Agent to join our West Sussex team. You will take responsibility for a section of works, ensuring delivery is safe, on programme and to the highest standards.

You will work with the Site Agent and Project Manager to coordinate site teams, subcontractors, plant and materials, monitor progress, verify RAMS and CDM compliance, and support cost control and reporting. Excellent career development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• HNC or above in Civil Engineering with professional recognition.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and NEC contracts.
• Experience managing civil engineering or infrastructure works on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of allocated works packages.
• Supervise site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe practices.
• Plan, monitor and coordinate project activities to meet programme.
• Monitor materials, plant and resources; report progress regularly.
• Conduct site inspections, RAMS checks and CDM compliance audits.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site Management

CDM Regulations

NEC contracts

Education

HNC or above in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hiredirectly, 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.

Role: Sub Agent

Location: West Sussex

Galliford Try is looking for an experienced Sub Agent to join our team in West Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for a section of works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager, you will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, plant, materials, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of allocated works packages.
• Supervise site teams and subcontractors, ensuring safe working practices.
• Plan, monitor, and coordinate project activities to meet programme requirements.
• Manage materials, plant, and resources effectively.
• Monitor progress and report to the Site Agent/Project Manager.
• Conduct site inspections, H&S checks, and CDM compliance audits.
• Ensure RAMS, permits, inductions, and briefings are implemented correctly.
• Support cost control, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Attend client, stakeholder, and project meetings as required.
• Resolve technical issues and maintain quality standards throughout delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify innovative working practices.

About you:

• HNC or above in Civil Engineering.
• SMSTS and CSCS certified.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and NEC contracts.
• Experience managing civil engineering or infrastructure works on site.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and able to interpret drawings and technical information.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work packages and competing priorities.
• Experience working with site teams, subcontractors, designers, and clients.

Desirable

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC).
• First Aid qualification.

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 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:

• 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:

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 business please contact [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.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

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

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