Sub Agent

VolkerWessels; Heath; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Cycle to Work

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, is recruiting a Sub Agent to lead engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners on a National Grid substation project. You will drive safety, quality and programme delivery, reporting to the Project Manager and Site Agent.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management qualification, SMSTS, CSCS and site leadership experience within major infrastructure, utilities or energy schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• SMSTS certification and First Aid at Work qualification.
• Proven experience as Sub Agent or Senior Engineer on major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners to deliver civil, structural and electrical interface works to programme and budget.
• Manage RAMS, ITPs, subcontractors and project change.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Site Agent to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Temporary Works Supervisor competence

Experience leading teams

Education

Degree / HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

CSCS management card

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts knowledge

Temporary Works Coordinator qualification

Lifting operations experience

Job description

Sub Agent

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Location: Heath, Derbyshire, GB, S44 5

Application Deadline: 2026-12-16T19:02:04.207

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 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.