Sub Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Vouchers and discounts

Training and development

Enhanced maternity benefits

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health & wellbeing support

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Sub-Agent to lead drainage scheme delivery within the Southern Renewals Enterprise. You will manage rail drainage projects, collaborate with project teams, and ensure works meet safety, quality and environmental standards.

The role requires travel to sites across Network Rail's southern route and can be based at Basingstoke or Gravesend offices. You will support delivery with strong organisational and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience on civil engineering projects, ideally in a Rail environment.
• Proven technical and project management abilities.
• 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 and CSCS qualifications.
• CITB SMTS or equivalent.
• Civil Engineering Qualification - Degree or nearest equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of drainage schemes within the Drainage portfolio.
• Work closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient delivery.
• Ensure works are delivered to the highest standards across Network Rail's southern route.

Skills

Rail project experience

Project management

Organisational skills

CDM regulations knowledge

Safety systems implementation

Construction experience

PTS

CSCS

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

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

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 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.

Additional Information

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.