Site Agent

Description:

Site Agent – Major Infrastructure Project

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