Site Manager/Agent

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/car allowance

Company pension

Private medical

Life assurance

25 days' annual leave

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership & management development

Training & career development

Job summary

Red Sky Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Agent/Site Manager to oversee multiple civil engineering projects across North London, West London and Hertfordshire.

You will manage safe delivery, programme, quality and commercial performance, coordinating with Project Managers, Engineers, QS and site teams across a varied portfolio of civils and water projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Site Agent or Site Manager for a civil engineering contractor.
• Experience delivering projects in a highly regulated environment.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for successful delivery of projects across the region.
• Manage programmes, lookaheads, resources, and procurement.
• Oversee RAMS, ITPs, and cost control.
• Lead Sub Agents, Engineers and Foremen when required.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Contract management

CDM

RAMS

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

North & West London / Hertfordshire Are you an experienced Site Agent or Site Manager with a strong civil engineering background looking for a role offering a varied portfolio of projects rather than being tied to one site or scheme?

This is an opportunity to join an established Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with a strong pipeline of work across North London, West London and Hertfordshire. You will work across a variety of civils and water projects, providing exposure to different schemes, environments and technical challenges.

The business operates a direct-delivery model and has significant in-house engineering and delivery capability, with specialist expertise spanning civil engineering, tunnelling, MEICA and design. Alongside the project exposure, there is a strong focus on developing and retaining people, with internal progression, leadership development, coaching and ongoing technical training forming part of the wider career proposition.

The Role

As Site Agent / Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects across the region, working closely with Project and Contracts Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and site teams.

You will have ownership of safe and effective site delivery, programme, quality and commercial performance, while maintaining strong relationships with the client and wider project stakeholders. The position will involve managing project programmes and short-term lookaheads, ensuring appropriate resources and procurement are in place, overseeing project plans, RAMS and ITPs, and maintaining control of cost, value and project reporting.

Depending on the scheme, you may also lead Sub Agents, Engineers and Foremen as part of the delivery team.

About You

You will need:

• Previous experience working as a Site Agent or Site Manager for a civil engineering contractor

• Experience delivering projects within a highly regulated environment

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

• Good understanding of contract conditions, CDM, programme and risk management and cost control

• Strong knowledge of general civil engineering specifications and testing regimes

• CSCS

• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS

• Temporary Works Coordinator

• Confined Space training

• Strong communication, leadership and team management skills

• Ability to challenge designs, resolve problems and take ownership through to conclusion

Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract, Primavera P6 and CEng MICE or equivalent are desirable.

Salary & Package

£60,000 £65,000 per annum, plus a comprehensive package including:

• Company car/car allowance, depending on position

• Company pension

• Private medical

• Life assurance

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days

• Flexible benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Leadership and management development

• Internal and external training and ongoing career development

The role will cover a variety of projects across North London, West London and Hertfordshire, so candidates should be comfortable travelling between projects across these areas.