Sub Agent: Civil & Water Infrastructure Lead

Volkerrail Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave + birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Vouchers and discounts

Training and development

Job summary

VolkerStevin in the United Kingdom is recruiting Sub Agents to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the AMP8 framework. You will lead site activities, coordinate civil engineering and MEICA installation works, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

This role reports to the Project Manager and Contracts Manager, with responsibility for managing subcontractors, coordinating multidisciplinary construction

Qualifications

• Experience in a Sub Agent, Site Agent, Senior Engineer, or similar role.
• Background in civil engineering, utilities, water, wastewater, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction activities.
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify and manage project risks, opportunities, and change.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site operations throughout the construction phase.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements, company procedures, and industry legislation.
• Produce, review, and monitor RAMS, ITPs, Site Management Plans, and Environmental Control Plans.
• Manage temporary works, lifting operations, excavation activities, and site authorisations.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, and changes, escalating where required.
• Monitor and manage construction programmes and short-term look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate site activities through regular planning and progress meetings.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners from pre-start through to completion.
• Support procurement, labour, and plant planning to ensure effective project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with United Utilities representatives, operational teams, and key project stakeholders.
• Produce weekly progress reports and maintain accurate project records, including as-built documentation.
• Drive quality standards and ensure timely closure of defects, NCRs, and outstanding works.
• Coordinate design deliverables, provide constructability input, and support technical query resolution.
• Support successful project commissioning, handover, and close-out activities.

Skills

Sub Agent experience

Civil engineering background

HSE/QMS knowledge

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Risk & change management

Collaborative approach

Education

BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

VolkerStevin in the United Kingdom is recruiting Sub Agents to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the AMP8 framework. You will lead site activities, coordinate civil engineering and MEICA installation works, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

This role reports to the Project Manager and Contracts Manager, with responsibility for managing subcontractors, coordinating multidisciplinary construction