Location: Birmingham / West Midlands
Job Type: Permanent
Red Sky Personnel are working alongside a well-established civil engineering contractor self-delivering works on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure schemes. Due to continued project growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of works on a major infrastructure package in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor working on a nationally significant project involving complex civil engineering and infrastructure works.
The Role
The Site Agent will be responsible for the successful delivery of a section of works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the Project Manager, the successful candidate will lead site teams, manage subcontractors, and oversee all engineering and operational activities.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day delivery of a designated section of works
Leading site teams, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to achieve programme milestones
Planning and coordinating construction activities to ensure safe and efficient delivery
Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Managing quality assurance processes, inspections, and project documentation
Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing solutions to maintain programme
Overseeing commercial awareness on site, including resource planning and productivity
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and the wider project team to ensure successful project delivery
Requirements
Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
CSCS card (White CSCS – Academically Qualified Person preferred)
SMSTS qualification
Proven experience working as a Site Agent or Sub Agent on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Strong background in heavy civils, highways, rail, earthworks, drainage, or large infrastructure schemes
Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors
Strong understanding of QA processes, ITPs, RAMS, temporary works, and construction methodologies
Excellent planning, organisational, communication, and leadership skills
Commercial awareness and experience delivering works safely, on programme, and within budget
What’s on Offer
Permanent position on a flagship UK infrastructure project
Long-term project stability and career progression opportunities
Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes
Supportive and collaborative working environment with genuine opportunities for progression
Interested? Apply now or get in contact with Cleo directly to find out more about this opportunity
Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year