Site Agent

Site Agent – Water Infrastructure (Permanent)
Location: East London
Salary: Competitive + Package

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major water infrastructure projects across East London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Agent to join a long-term programme of works focused on pipeline and network delivery under AMP7/AMP8 frameworks.

Overview
You will take full responsibility for the delivery of water infrastructure and pipeline projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day site operations on water infrastructure and pipeline projects

• Manage site teams including engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and labour

• Ensure delivery aligns with programme, commercial targets, and quality expectations

• Implement and manage RAMS, ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations

• Act as the main point of contact for clients and key stakeholders on site

• Monitor project progress and produce regular reports

• Maintain accurate site documentation and records

• Work closely with commercial teams on cost control, forecasting, and variations

• Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance across all works

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Site Agent within water infrastructure or pipeline projects

• Strong background in clean water and/or wastewater networks

• Previous experience working on AMP7 and/or AMP8 frameworks is essential

• Good working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts

• Strong leadership and organisational skills

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid qualifications

Desirable

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

• Experience with deep excavations, trenchless works, or complex pipeline installations

• Temporary Works Coordinator experience

What’s on Offer

• Long-term secured work on major UK water frameworks

• Career progression within a well-established infrastructure contractor

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-value projects