Sub Agent

VolkerWessels; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK is seeking a proactive Sub Agent to take ownership of key work packages on a major National Grid substation project in Borehamwood. You will lead engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners to deliver complex civil, structural and electrical interface works safely, on time and to budget.

Working alongside the Project Manager and Site Agent, you’ll ensure programme controls, RAMS, ITPs and subcontractor performance meet exacting standards, while embracing a collaborative,

Qualifications

• A Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer or similar on major infrastructure projects.
• SMSTS certification and CSCS management card.
• Temporary Works Supervisor competence and First Aid at Work qualification.
• Strong programmes, RAMS, ITPs, subcontractors and change management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners to deliver complex works safely to programme and budget.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Site Agent to manage scope and interfaces.
• Ensure RAMS, ITPs, subcontractor performance and change control are addressed effectively.

Skills

Programme management

RAMS handling

ITPs coordination

Subcontractor management

Change control

Education

Degree/HNC or equivalent

Tools

CSCS management card

Temporary Works Supervisor

Temporary Works Coordinator

First Aid at Work

SMSTS certification

Job description

Sub Agent

CAPTION:

• Company: VolkerWessels UK
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Borehamwood, WD6 1EQ
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 11 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 11 Oct 2026

Summary

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

As our portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for a motivated Sub Agent to join our team and help deliver a major National Grid substation project.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of key work packages on high-profile schemes that will help power communities and businesses for generations to come.

Working alongside the Project Manager and Site Agent, you'll lead engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners to safely deliver complex civil, structural and electrical interface works to programme, budget and quality expectations.

About you

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and enjoys leading teams to achieve exceptional results.

You’ll bring:

• A Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer or similar role within major infrastructure, utilities or energy projects.
• SMSTS certification.
• Relevant CSCS or EUSR CSCS management card.
• Temporary Works Supervisor competence.
• First Aid at Work qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong experience managing programmes, RAMS, ITPs, subcontractors and project change.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Experience working on National Grid or high-voltage substation projects.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and compensation event processes.
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
• Experience managing lifting operations.
• Experience delivering projects within live operational environments and planned outage programmes.

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?

VolkerStevin 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, VolkerStevin 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 policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance
• Flexible working opportunities
• 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.