Site Agent

Description:

Galliford Try, one of the UK’s leading construction groups, is seeking a Site Agent to join their Environment Business in West Yorkshire, with site operations centered around Normanton, Rotherham, and Braithwell. This full-time role arises from a major undertaking under the Storm Overflow Reduction Programme, which includes multiple projects across investigation and construction phases.

The Site Agent will play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple projects, ensuring they meet strict safety, financial, and regulatory standards. This leadership position involves direct project delivery management, resource coordination, design assessment, contract compliance, and interaction with various internal departments and external stakeholders.

As part of the Infrastructure Waste Water Environment division, the successful candidate will lead with professionalism and foster a collaborative project environment, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee project schedules, critical milestones, and progress

• Work with planners to develop and maintain detailed project programmes

• Address and resolve design and project-specific challenges

• Coordinate internal and external resources to meet project goals

• Manage procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontractors

• Attend and contribute to internal and external project meetings

• Conduct regular site visits and monitor on-ground developments

• Ensure all contract documentation (including “as built” drawings, O&M manuals) is completed as per requirements

• Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, environmental, and CDM regulations

Candidate Profile:

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Organised, structured, and results-oriented

• Flexible, resilient, and collaborative in approach

• Dedicated to health, safety, and environmental best practices

• Committed to delivering excellent customer service

• Ethical, open, and committed to company values

• Proactive problem solver with a can-do attitude

What Galliford Try Offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Generous holiday allowance (increases with service), plus holiday purchase options

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Comprehensive pension plan

• Private medical scheme options

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

• Annual membership paid for one relevant professional association

• Agile working arrangements (flexible working hours and location where appropriate)

• High-quality training and career development through their Career Paths initiative

• Inclusion in large-scale, high-impact national projects worth over £3.9 billion

About the Company:

Galliford Try is dedicated to delivering critical infrastructure and construction projects that improve lives across the UK. Their Environment Business is a key player in ‘source to sea’ delivery for major water clients like Yorkshire Water, Thames Water, United Utilities, and more. With a rich pipeline of AMP7 Framework projects valued from £1 million to £40 million, Galliford Try provides unmatched growth and learning opportunities in a forward-thinking, people-oriented organization.