Sub Agent

VolkerWessels UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave + birthday off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Vouchers and discounts

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

Mental and physical health support

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK, through VolkerFitzpatrick, seeks an ambitious Sub-Agent to lead drainage schemes within the Southern Renewals Enterprise. The role focuses on track drainage renewal and refurbishment, working with project teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery across Network Rail’s southern route.

The role can be based in Basingstoke or Gravesend and requires travel to sites across Kent, Wessex and Sussex.

Qualifications

• Experience on civil engineering projects, ideally in a Rail environment.
• Proven technical and project management abilities.
• Sufficient experience in construction.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and safe systems of work.
• CSCS, PTS, and CITB SMTS or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of drainage schemes within the Drainage portfolio, including track drainage renewal and refurbishment.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient delivery to high standards.
• Travel to sites across Network Rail's southern route (Kent, Wessex & Sussex).

Skills

Rail experience

Project management

Organisational skills

CDM regulations

Safety systems knowledge

CSCS

PTS

CITB SMTS or equivalent

Civil Engineering Qualification

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated Sub-Agent to join our Southern Renewals Enterprise team.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of schemes within our Drainage portfolio, including track drainage renewal and refurbishment projects. Working closely with project teams and key stakeholders, you will play a vital role in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

This role can be based at either our Basingstoke, Hampshire or Gravesend, Kent offices and will require travel to sites across Network Rail's southern route (Kent, Wessex & Sussex).

About You

• Experience working on civil engineering projects, ideally in a Rail environment.
• Proven technical and project management abilities
• Strong organisational and management skills
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work
• Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment
• Sufficient experience required in construction.
• PTS
• CITB SMTS or equivalent
• CSCS
• Civil Engineering Qualification - Degree or nearest equivalent

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional Information

Note For Recruitment Agencies

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.