Site Sub Agent: Civil & MEICA Lead on Water Projects

Volkerrail Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave + birthday off

Cycle to Work

Pension

Private medical care

Life Assurance

Training and development opportunities

Family-friendly policies includingenh-

Employee Assistance

Flexible working programme

Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerStevin is recruiting Sub Agents to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects under the AMP8 framework. You will lead site activities, coordinate civil engineering and MEICA works, and ensure delivery on time and to high quality standards.

Reporting to the Project Manager and Contracts Manager, you will drive safety, quality, and environmental compliance, manage RAMS/ITPs, and oversee subcontractors and supply chain partners to achieve successful project handover.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Sub Agent, Site Agent, Senior Engineer, or similar role.
• Background in civil engineering, utilities, water, wastewater, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction activities.
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify and manage project risks, opportunities, and change.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site operations throughout the construction phase.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements and legislation.
• Produce, review, and monitor RAMS, ITPs, Site Management Plans, and Environmental Control Plans.
• Manage temporary works, lifting operations, excavation activities, and site authorisations.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, and changes; escalate as needed.
• Monitor progress and manage short-term look-ahead plans and programmes.
• Coordinate site activities through planning and progress meetings.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners from pre-start to completion.
• Support procurement, labour, and plant planning to ensure delivery.
• Build relationships with United Utilities representatives and stakeholders.
• Produce weekly progress reports and maintain project records including as-built docs.
• Drive quality standards and timely closure of defects and NCRs.

Skills

Sub Agent experience

Site Agent

Senior Engineer

Civil engineering background

Health & Safety knowledge

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Collaborative delivery

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HNC

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

VolkerStevin is recruiting Sub Agents to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects under the AMP8 framework. You will lead site activities, coordinate civil engineering and MEICA works, and ensure delivery on time and to high quality standards.

Reporting to the Project Manager and Contracts Manager, you will drive safety, quality, and environmental compliance, manage RAMS/ITPs, and oversee subcontractors and supply chain partners to achieve successful project handover.