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Site Agent – Rail Infrastructure (Southern Renewals)
Location: Wessex Route Sector: Rail/Building Services
VolkerFitzpatrick delivers critical civil engineering, infrastructure, and building projects across rail, highways, airports, and commercial developments. From strategic rail schemes to essential private/public sector works, we build, renew, and maintain vital national infrastructure—including station buildings, platforms, canopies, and footbridges—while integrating all M&E works.
We’re seeking a talented Site Agent to join the Buildings portfolio, supporting our Southern Renewals programme, where you’ll work across a diverse mix of schemes including:
- Station building renewals and expansions
- Platform construction (upgrades & extensions)
- Canopy & footbridge installation
- Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing (M&E) coordination
About the Role
As Site Agent for VolkerFitzpatrick, you’ll oversee operational delivery, ensuring health & safety standards are met alongside project efficiency. With a focus on Network Rail infrastructure, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining operational continuity, quality, and regulatory compliance across high-profile renewals.
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day site management: Supporting the disablery and implementation of successful deliveries across discrete projects.
- Technical accountability: Ensuring adherence to CDM regulations, risk assessments, and legal compliance.
- Safety leadership: Promoting a culture of safety through robust **SWMS", task briefings, and hazard management.
- Logistics & scheduling: Producing and maintaining Work Package Plans, construction programme revisions, and evidence-based reporting.
- Stakeholder liaison: Coordination with Network Rail, contractors, and site staff to ensure seamless progress.
- Quality control: Overseeing build standards, subcontract management, and resolution of issues to maintain schedule/profitability.
- Commercial integration: Managing timesheet/attendance alongside internal commercial teams where required.
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Requirements
- Proven experience in building projects, ideally within a rail environment (preferably Network Rail-related).
- 5+ years delivering Network Rail Infrastructure projects, with a strong track record of safe and efficient site delivery.
- Technical & project management skills: Ability to plan, lead, and troubleshoot on complex constructs such as bridges, track-side platforms, and station procurements.
- Construction expertise: Hands-on experience in operating, managing, and meeting health, safety, and environmental (HSE) obligations—including CSCS card requirement.
- Regulatory knowledge: Familiarity with CDM regulations, construction methods, and health & safety documentation (e.g. SMSTS, PTS).
- Professional temporary works coordination assets are essential—both for planning and execution at height on site.
- Core qualifications:
- CSCS card (with current minimum grade 7+, evidence must be provided)
- CITB SMSTS accredited (or equivalent)
- SMR Construction Management or equivalent (upgrade qual)
- Drive & initiative: The ability to take ownership and work proactively in sometimes chaotic environments.
We actively welcome candidates whose experience doesn’t match every listed requirement—often this makes you a stronger candidate!—so we encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills or aligned values.
Why Join VolkerFitzpatrick?
We thrive on solving engineering challenges to create lasting value—whether it’s upgrading Britain’s railway system or building infrastructure that supports future generations.
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As part of VolkerWessels UK, we offer a multidisciplinary collaboration environment where expertise matters—and we reward talent with:
Competitive Rewards & Benefits
- Generous salary & pension, aligned to sector benchmarks.
- Flexible time off: 25+ days annual leave plus an extra birthday day off.
- Deferred time off: Option to buy additional leave days.
- People-centric healthcare options:
- Private Medical Care (Chain Home Care)
- 24/7 Virtual GP consultations
- Financial perks: Cycle-to-Work scheme, housing referral support, and shopping/discount vouchers.
- More than money: Staff rewards, wellbeing funds, and holiday terrace facilities.
- Work-life balance:
- Extra maternity/paternity leave
- Flexible working & hyper-mobility solutions (if applicable)
- Training & development: Access to multi-disciplinary training for long-term career growth.
- Support first: Mental health first-aiders, financial wellbeing tools, and an employee assistance programme for all staff.
With a commitment to fairness, inclusion, and respect, we ensure every team member is valued for who they are while pushing collective boundaries to excel.
Next Steps
Apply today to accelerate your career with a forward-thinking team. For assessment support, contact:
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