Sub Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Life Assurance

Private medical care

Flexible working opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Sub Agent to join our on-site team delivering a major National Grid substation project. You will work alongside the Project Manager and Site Agent, leading engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners to safely complete civil, structural and electrical interface works to programme and budget.

We're looking for a proactive construction professional with a Civil Engineering or related qualification, SMSTS, CSCS management card, and

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification is preferred.
• Experience managing programmes, RAMS, ITPs, subcontractors and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners to deliver civil, structural and electrical interface works to programme.
• Take ownership of key work packages on a major National Grid substation project.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Site Agent to meet safety, budget and quality targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Project planning

Safety management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

CSCS management card

Temporary Works Supervisor

Job description

Sub Agent

CAPTION:

• Company: VolkerWessels UK
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Chesterfield, S44 5XH
• 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.

• 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.

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.