Sub Agent

Galliford Try Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle‑to‑Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Employee assistance programme

Professional association membership

Training and career development

Job summary

Galliford Try seeks a Sub Agent for an Infrastructure project in Sheffield. You will help ensure safe, efficient site operations, coordinate deliveries, supervise works and support the project team to meet programme and cost targets.

You will work closely with site teams, subcontractors and clients, ensuring RAMS, permits and documentation are up to date, with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to working safely and supporting a positive on-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.
• Holds relevant technical qualifications (e.g. HNC or higher in Engineering, SMSTS and CSCS).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safety mindset

Organised

Collaboration

Communication

Education

HNC or higher in Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

Sub Agent – Infrastructure

Location – Sheffield

Purpose of the role

As a Sub Agent on Galliford Try’s Sheffield Transforming Cities highways project, you’ll play a key role in keeping the project running smoothly and safely. You’ll help make sure the right people, materials and plant are in place at the right time, supporting effective site management and ensuring all work is delivered with care, quality and due diligence.

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 £4.1 billion, Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading principal contractors, offering you the opportunity to work on some of the country’s most exciting projects, stability, a chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. You will join diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional commitment. Our ambitious strategy positions us for continued growth and success, making Galliford Try the right place if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic.

Our benefits

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to support your career alongside 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 for all salaried employees, and an employee assistance programme providing free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid annual membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

We also invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from leadership development frameworks to apprenticeship programmes, and our Career Paths initiative offers tailored training and support to fulfil your potential.

About us

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, driven by values that deliver lasting change for stakeholders and communities. Our Infrastructure business has grown rapidly, securing high‑profile projects and key framework places, and we are committed to excellence, efficiency and innovation while leaving a positive impact on local environments and society.

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly; this will be discussed further as part of the recruitment process. We encourage you to confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? 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, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Disability Confident employer

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

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