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Sub Agent

VolkerWessels UK Ltd
Basingstoke
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 19 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Ref: 225510665

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.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a driven Sub Agent to join our team on the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), one of Network Rail''s largest and most significant long-term frameworks.
Working within our Earthworks Portfolio and based from our Basingstoke office, you''ll support the delivery of a diverse range of projects across the Wessex and Sussex routes.
As a Sub Agent, you will be exposed to a wide range of earthworks and infrastructure projects, working closely with experienced professionals to solve complex engineering challenges, manage multiple workstreams and play a key role in safely delivering successful project outcomes.

About you

  • Experience working on infrastructure projects, ideally within a Rail environment
  • Proven technical and project management capabilities
  • Strong organisational, planning and leadership skills
  • Good knowledge of CDM Regulations and their practical application
  • Experience producing Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets and implementing safe systems of work
  • Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements within a project environment
Even if your experience doesn''t align perfectly with every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we''re looking for.

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 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 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.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional Information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

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.

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