Site Agent

Site Agent Heavy Civils

Location: Gatwick Area
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Salary: Competitive + Package

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading, well-established infrastructure contractor delivering major works in the Gatwick area. This is a key opportunity to join a high-profile project involving complex heavy civils within a live, operational environment.

This contractor has a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects, investing in its people, and maintaining a healthy pipeline of secured work across the UK and Ireland.

If you re a Site Agent who thrives on complex engineering, ownership of packages, and leading teams in demanding environments this role offers both challenge and long-term progression.

The Role

You will take full responsibility for delivering key heavy civils packages, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations across earthworks, reinforced concrete, drainage and infrastructure packages

• Manage and coordinate site teams including Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors

• Drive programme delivery, ensuring works are completed on time and to specification

• Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial and Design teams to resolve issues and maintain progress

• Review and implement RAMS, method statements and construction programmes

• Monitor productivity, track progress and report to senior management

• Ensure full compliance with health & safety standards within a live operational environment

• Maintain accurate site documentation and reporting

What We re Looking For

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Sub Agent on major civil engineering projects

• Strong background in heavy civils including earthworks, RC structures and drainage

• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and complex site logistics

• Ability to deliver within tight programmes and fast-paced environments

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

Why Apply?

• Join a contractor with a strong track record of delivering major infrastructure projects

• Be part of a business with a secure pipeline of long-term work across multiple sectors

• Opportunity to work on technically complex, high-value projects that enhance your profile

• Clear and structured career progression with support into Project Management roles

• Work within a collaborative and well-resourced delivery team

• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and full benefits package

• Stability of working with a contractor known for staff retention and repeat project delivery