Sub Agent

Galliford Try; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group is seeking a Sub Agent for a major infrastructure project on the A47 in Norwich. You will manage site operations, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and work alongside expert teams to improve transport links. This role offers the opportunity for career growth within a company committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Wide range of corporate discounts

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid yearly membership to a professional association

Qualifications

• Experience in managing site operations effectively.
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Quality regulations.
• Ability to maintain quality assurance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise site operations effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and contractors.
• Produce and manage project delivery documentation.

Skills

General Site Management

Health, Safety, Environment Compliance

Stakeholder Management

QA Management

Job description

Sub Agent – Infrastructure – Tuddenham (A47)

Location – Tuddenham, Norfolk

Purpose of the role

As a Sub Agent, you will be joining us in delivering major improvements to the A47 in Norwich (Tuddenham) for our client National Highways. This is a project that will cut congestion, improve safety, and boost growth across the region.

Join us and take your career forward on a high‑profile infrastructure scheme, working with expert teams to shape transport links and create a lasting difference to local communities.

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 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.

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 (National Highways)

Our National Highways business stream focuses on maintaining and improving England's motorways and major A roads, delivering against the key priorities of Safety, Customer and Delivery.

We are the fourth largest provider to National Highways, playing a key role on their Regional Delivery Partnership, Scheme Delivery and Pavement Delivery frameworks to deliver vital infrastructure across the strategic road network.

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. 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.