Site Agent - Stratford

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent/Site Manager to oversee project delivery across the Civils and Water sectors in East London. The candidate must have proven site management experience in regulated environments and an understanding of health & safety standards. Responsibilities include managing site operations, leading teams, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Company vehicle or allowance

Private medical and life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Structured career progression and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent / Site Manager within civil engineering.
• Experience delivering projects in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of CDM, temporary works, programme and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and overall project delivery.
• Ensure works are delivered defect‑free, on programme and to budget.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree / HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Site Agent / Site Manager

Location : Stratford, East London

Salary : £50,000 – £67,000 + package

The Role

A Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager to deliver projects across the Civils and Water sectors within a highly regulated environment. You will take full responsibility for site delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, to specification and with strong commercial performance.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors, you will lead site teams and subcontractors while maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and overall project delivery
• Ensure works are delivered defect‑free, on programme and to budget
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain
• Produce and manage RAMS, ITPs, programmes and look‑ahead schedules
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Control costs, manage site records and identify value engineering opportunities
• Chair site meetings and produce accurate progress and cost reports

Requirements

Essential :

• Proven experience as a Site Agent / Site Manager within civil engineering
• Experience delivering projects in regulated environments (e.g. water, infrastructure)
• Strong knowledge of CDM, temporary works, programme and cost control
• Degree / HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• CSCS, SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• Confined Space training
• Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills

Desirable :

• Knowledge of NEC and / or JCT contracts
• Primavera P6 experience
• Chartered or working towards professional accreditation

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension
• Company vehicle or allowance (role dependent)
• Private medical and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Structured career progression and ongoing training