Site Agent (Highways) - Sheffield

SITE AGENT - Sheffield

ABOUT US

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with a vision to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people’s 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 long-term value.

As one of the UK’s top principal contractors you’ll have 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.

OUR HIGHWAYS BUSINESS

There has never been a better time to join our family, in particular, our Highways business where we have seen impressive growth over the last few years achieving tremendous success with Highways England under the CDF Framework as well as the South Yorkshire Highway Alliance amongst other local authority frameworks. Right now, we are poised for continued growth with additional success on the Regional Delivery Partnership in collaboration with Highways England in the Northern regions. We’ve secured a strong pipeline of work over the next few years and in a great position to capitalise further so now is the time to join us, exciting times are ahead.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As Site Agent you will successfully deliver projects or sections of projects safely, on time, within budget and to client specification.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

You will;

• Create a ‘Knowingly Safe’ working environment
• Ensure that the principles of CDM are applied and relevant legislation is complied with
• Ensure Highways England’s Imperatives ‘Safety, Customer and Delivery’ are delivered and on time.
• Embed a F.R.E.D.I.E Culture
• Engage with the designer and other stakeholders to ensure a safe, buildable and timely design is achieved within the detailed design phase to allow efficient delivery of the scheme.

• Working with the SPM, estimating and commercial teams, ensure robust budget and Total of Prices submissions are prepared, submitted for GT governance and agreed with client teams to secure Notice to Proceed to construction
• Work with the commercial team to manage change
• Plan, prepare and facilitate collaborative workshops as and when required
• Ensure commercial processes are followed in all procurement activities and best value is achieved
• Ensure all pre-commencement and regulatory requirements are discharged prior to work commencing.
• Plan and prepare for delivery of the Scheme throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all Temporary Works (TW) processes are implemented, TW requirements are understood and designed in a timely manner and implemented and monitored on site.
• Ensure a Utility Service Coordinator is appointed and that all company permit to work systems are followed.
• Plan, prepare and oversee the establishment of the site offices and compound
• Champion the use of innovative technologies and techniques
• Manage risk & opportunities in conjunction with the Risk Manager and SPM
• Ensure any incidents/accidents are thoroughly investigated, closed out and learnings implemented
• Take ownership for the delivery and quality of work to the required standards
• Manage the Construction Teams and Supply Chain partners to ensure delivery of the Scheme (or Section) in line with the agreed Budget, Programme and Scope.
• Ensure adequate resource is available to fulfil the programme
• Manage the day to day and weekly programme and planning processes
• Engage with the Project Planner to manage the medium term plan and contract programme updates
• Engage with the Performance Team to ensure all CPF/BSC scoring is completed and evidenced.
• Ensure all internal and external reporting is completed as required.
• Manage, monitor and review direct reports and team performances, providing encouragement and discipline as and when required.
• Support the project team in stakeholder communication and management
• Support the project team in delivering our commitments, including community engagement, Employment & Skills, Innovations and through working groups.
• Support the leadership team to promote the project and company including through external awards, professional lectures, trade press articles and site visits.
• Ensure the project teams are provided with adequate resource and training to enable compliance with company procedures and current legislation
• Ensure close relationships are developed and maintained with key suppliers
• Ensure all work is carried out utilising the procedures, guidance and forms contained within the corporate Business Management System (BMS) and through use of Company systems including Viewpoint for Projects, Fieldview, CEMAR, Oracle and Office 365.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Competency Requirements

• Promote a positive safety, quality and FREDIE culture
• Proven experience in successfully managing teams and contributing to their professional development.
• Strong project management capabilities able to showcase a track record of delivering to clients expectations.
• Well developed communication skills with experience dealing with clients and supply chain
• Strong knowledge of CDM 15.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and commercially astute.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Design and Build / ECI experience within infrastructure

Technical / Professional Qualifications Required

• SMSTS/IOSH Managing Safety
• SEATS/ IOSH Environmental
• CSCS
• Office 365 expertise

Desired

• Prince 2 / APM / ILM
• HNC/Degree Civil Engineering
• Membership of a professional institution
• HE Safety Passport and Common Induction
• Viewpoint/ Fieldview
• CEMAR
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• Utility Service Coordinator

IN RETURN

In return we offer an opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges as well as a competitive salary and benefits package including car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonus and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our highways business please contact abby.whitbread@gallifordtry.co.uk

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.

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community

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