Sub Agent

Galliford Try; Leiston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well programme

Training and development

Agile Working programme

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Sub Agent to support a £100m+ highways project in Leiston, Suffolk. You will assist the Site Agent and Project Manager to deliver works safely, on time and within budget.

You will oversee day-to-day delivery, plan and monitor progress, manage multiple work packages with the commercial team, and build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. We value safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Engineering or equivalent required.
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and site culture.
• Ability to read drawings and programme information.
• Well organised with multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Help create and maintain a safe, inclusive on-site environment.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of a section of works.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor progress to keep work on track.
• Manage multiple work packages with the commercial team on costs.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders and attend meetings.
• Contribute to reporting, cost forecasting, and project performance.
• Support teams with latest designs, RAMS, permits and documentation.
• Promote quality, safety and continuous improvement through checks.

Skills

Safety culture

Reading drawings

Organization

Collaboration

Education

HNC or higher in Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

Location - Leiston, Suffolk

As a Sub Agent based on our £100m+ major highways project in Leiston, 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:

• Help create and maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive working environment for everyone on site
• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of a section of works, supporting and guiding site teams and subcontractors
• Plan, coordinate and monitor progress to keep work on track and aligned with project goals
• Manage multiple work packages, working collaboratively with the commercial team on costs and performance
• Build positive, respectful relationships with clients and stakeholders, attending meetings and sharing updates
• Contribute to reporting, cost forecasting, valuations and overall project performance
• Support teams to work to the latest designs, ensuring materials, RAMS, permits and documentation are in place
• Promote quality, safety and continuous improvement through regular checks, problem-solving and developing others

About you:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to working safely and supporting a positive, inclusive site culture
• Able to understand and work with drawings, specifications and programme information
• Well organised, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectively
• Confident working collaboratively with site teams, subcontractors, designers and clients
• Brings relevant technical knowledge and qualifications (e.g. HNC or higher in Engineering, SMSTS and relevant CSCS)

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:

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
• Comprehensive pension plan
• 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 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:

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.

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 (Strategic)

Our major projects business stream focuses on delivering major works packages of £100m+, 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:

Galliford 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.

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. 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.