Senior Site Agent
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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.
Senior Site Agent Environment Scotland
Inverness
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Site Agentto join the team at Galliford Try to work on high value Scottish Water projects across Inverness and the north of Scotland. As a Senior Site Agent you will take full responsibility for management of your section of works ensuring you meet client and company performance expectations.
Ideally you will based in or around the Scottish Highlands / Inverness and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the region.
What you will be doing:
Day to day management of a section of works including the supervision and monitoring of the site team and supply chain.
Plan control and monitor the progress of the works and coordinate the section(s) of the project as allocated.
Manage multiple packages of work in conjunction with the commercial team taking full ownership of the costs for section of work assigned.
Ensure any changes in scope (operations commercial programme or design) are captured and managed.
Understand any temporary works requirements.
Undertake value engineering solutions.
Attend external meetings as required with clients and stakeholders building effective relationships.
Report to the Project Manager on progress and performance.
Assist the Project Manager in administering the cost forecast valuation and reporting systems.
Implementing and attending weekly and monthly site meetings.
Ensure all site team and supply chain are working to the latest design information.
Undertake material take offs where required and ensure materials are ordered and reconciled.
Conduct regular H&S checks and CDM audits.
Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) Permit to Work systems site inductions and safety briefings are correctly carried out.
Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and problems that may arise.
Ensure and maintain strict quality control procedures.
Ensure site team keep site diaries up to date.
Effectively lead and manage direct reports ensuring appropriate competence is maintained including annuals PDRs.
Monitor capability of staff and contractors to undertake current and prospective workloads and report to senior management.
Identify/assist in introducing new process techniques and innovations on site.
Experience and Qualifications:
Ability to work safely.
Experience of bulk excavation
Able to manage multiple or larger packages of work
Read & Interpret data drawings specifications and schedules
Highly organised and able to prioritise multiple workloads.
Adept at interfacing with site team subcontractors designer and the client.
Strong knowledge of CDM 15.
Excellent knowledge of NEC.
Commercially Astute.
Able to interpret extract and disseminate works information relating to program of works.
Proven leadership and delegation skills.
Advanced Problem solving skills
HNC or higher in Civil Engineering
SMSTS
CSCS
Office 365 expertise/CAD
TWC (Preferred)
1st Aid (Preferred)
Relevant Civil Engineering Experience
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over 3.8 billion we are one of the industrys leading principal contractors affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UKs 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 were poised for further growth and success so if youre 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 highquality 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 officebased 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
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:
Named Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards Galliford Try is one of the UKs leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a peopleorientated progressive business driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.
Our purpose is to improve peoples 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 longterm value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Scottish Environment business please contactRyan De Stadler on
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work fulltime reduced hours 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.
Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 longterm 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
Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
