Overview
Location – Ipswich, Suffolk
Purpose of the role: As a Site Agent on our brand new £124m major highways project in Leiston, Suffolk as part of Sizewell C, you will take full responsibility for the management of your section of works to meet client and company performance expectations.
What You Will Be Doing
* Foster a safe working environment for all.
* Day to day management of a section of works including the supervision and monitoring of the site team and supply chain.
* Coordinate, plan, and track project progress and assigned sections and provide progress updates to the Project Manager.
* Manage scope changes across operations, design, and commercial aspects.
* Identify and implement temporary works and value engineering solutions.
* Ensure RAMS, Permit to Work systems, site inductions and safety briefings are correctly carried out.
* Build strong client relationships and report progress to the Project Manager.
* Ensure quality control, H&S compliance, and team competence through regular checks.
About You
* Able to manage multiple or larger packages of work
* Read and interpret data, drawings, specifications and schedules
* Strong knowledge of CDM 15 and NEC
* SMSTS qualified
* HNC qualified or higher
* Relevant CSCS card
What We Can Offer in Return
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, offering stability and opportunities to stretch capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will join diverse teams at a high professional level with ambitious growth and success.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of our people through our Be Well programme, and we invest in high-quality training via our leadership development framework, apprenticeship programmes, and Career Paths initiative. Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in where and how you work.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, with the option to purchase additional 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 salaried employees and 24/7 employee assistance programme
* Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role
About Us
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building facilities and infrastructure for communities, promoting the best working practice, and caring for the environment.
We hold true to our values of delivering excellence, integrity, and collaboration with clients, supply chain, and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
Infrastructure and Major Projects
Our Infrastructure business focuses on major works, typically £100m+, delivering large-scale projects nationwide. We are currently delivering major infrastructure projects for strategically selected customers aligned with our values.
For more information on this role or other positions within our Infrastructure business, please contact Jenny Reid at jenny.reid@gallifordtry.co.uk.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time or flexibly; this will be discussed during the recruitment process. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer an interview to candidates with a long-term health condition or disability who meet essential criteria.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Utilities
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