Site Agent – Desalination Project
Location: Sizewell, Suffolk
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Salary: Competitive + Package
Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading, well-established civil engineering contractor delivering a major desalination infrastructure project at Sizewell. This is a flagship scheme forming part of a wider programme of works supporting critical utilities and long-term regional infrastructure.
This is an opportunity to play a key role on a technically complex project involving heavy civils, water infrastructure and large-scale engineering within a highly regulated environment.
The business has a strong reputation for delivering major infrastructure projects, with a secured pipeline of work and a clear focus on investing in its people and long-term career development.
The Role
As Site Agent, you will take ownership of key civils packages, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery in line with programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day site operations across earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, drainage, pipelines and associated infrastructure works
Ensure all works are delivered safely in line with CDM regulations and company health & safety procedures
Manage and coordinate subcontractors, Site Engineers and Supervisors to maintain programme delivery
Monitor progress against programme and provide regular updates to the Project Management team
Ensure all works are delivered to specification, quality standards and inspection requirements
Manage site documentation including RAMS, ITPs, permits and reporting
Liaise with client representatives, design teams and key project stakeholders
Support commercial performance by monitoring labour, plant and material utilisation
What We’re Looking For
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven experience as a Site Agent or Sub Agent within civil engineering projects
Strong background in heavy civils — including reinforced concrete, pipelines and drainage
Experience delivering major infrastructure or utilities projects
Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams
Strong knowledge of health & safety, quality assurance and compliance processes
Experience working within regulated or complex project environments
Why Apply?
Be part of a major, high-profile infrastructure project with long-term regional impact
Join a contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across infrastructure and utilities
Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that enhance your experience and profile
Clear pathway for career progression into Project Management roles
Work within a well-structured, collaborative and highly experienced delivery team
Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and full benefits package
Stability of joining a business known for staff retention and repeat project success