VolkerWessels UK

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

Looking for an Apprenticeship? Do you have a passion for social media, interested in a career in communication and a real desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

We are recruiting for a Communications Apprentice to join our talented Communications team.

Reporting into our Communications Business Partner, you'll assist in the delivery of internal and external communications and marketing activities for our business unit, VolkerHighways. Within this role, you'll not only have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Communications, but you'll be working talented individuals from across the business to learn and develop your skills and experience.

As part of the role, you will complete a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship.

About our role

• Internal communications

You will be responsible for creating content for our internal communications platforms (print and digital) such as Blink, Newsletters, Booklets and company-wide email correspondence. You'll also create animations and videos.

• Social media and branding

Not only will you create video content for our social media channels including the filming and editing of short videos, but you'll support in the planning and scheduling of social media content.

• External Communications & Marketing

You'll also assist in the creation, editing, and distribution of external communications/marketing materials.

• And there's more....

You'll also support our social value activities by attending engagement events eg school visits to promote road safety and publicising our positive impact in the communities we serve on all platforms. You'll also help organise and coordinate events, webinars, trade shows, and other promotional activities to increase brand visibility.

About you

What we are looking for…

Applicants will ideally have/be on track to achieve A-level/BTECs in English /media studies. You'll have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You'll be proficient in Canva for creating visually engaging content, coupled with a solid understanding of various social media platforms.

You'll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be proactive, an innovator and a team player.

Ideally, you'll hold a full UK driver's license.

Please note the role is based on site at our Hoddesdon HQ, with ad-hoc travel to our sites across Southern England.

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?

VolkerHighways 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, VolkerHighways 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
• 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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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 are recruiting for a talented Project Quantity Surveyor to join our project on Sizewell C.

You will be responsible for all allocated commercial and contractual matters on the contract and should be able to effectively manage an assistant surveyor to successfully deliver the project.

About you

• You will hold an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
• Adequate experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and/or Quantity Surveyor.

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 for 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
• 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
• 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.

VolkerRail Specialist Businesses has the resources and expertise to undertake a wide variety of rail-based development and construction projects. These projects encompass the Signalling, Power and Communications sectors within mainline railways and urban mass transit systems in the UK & Ireland.

We are keen to recruit and train motivated, enthusiastic and committed people to join our multi-disciplinary specialist teams. If you want to be part of an organisation that makes a difference, apply for a role within VolkerRail Specialist Businesses.

An opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join our existing team to support and assist in the commercial management of contracts from feasibility through to completion on our S, P & C contract based in Scotland.

About you

With key experience in pre-contract negotiations,

Key duties will include:

• Monitor, review, analyse and report on all contract costs for allocated projects
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of contract performance on a contract by contract basis.
• Management of subcontractors.
• Prepare client applications for payment and associated reporting.
• Carry out pricing of variation orders/change requests.
• Prepare interim and final accounts.
• Compare actual costs against planned programme, report and investigate variances.
• Assist with tender preparation and negotiation

Why work for us?

With key experience in pre-contract negotiations, you will be self motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, with a minimum level of supervision. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are required for this role.

The successful candidate will have gained significant experience in the role of QS within a contracting environment and hold a tertiary qualification in quantity surveying or construction. Whilst not essential, experience of working within the rail industry would be a distinct advantage. You will also be ambitious with a desire to develop yourself and the quantity surveying function.

Fairness, inclusion and respect

VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits that includes pension, and other benefits commensurate to your skills and experience.

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

Additional information

Based in Glasgow with a requirement to travel when required.

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join our business covering projects across Scotland.

As a growing area for Volkerlaser this is a great time to join us. We are working on the Forth Bridge in Edinburgh, Tay Bridge Road in Dundee and have lots more in the pipeline.

You will be responsible for maintaining an overview of all aspects relating to Planning/Programme for multiple projects. The successful candidate will be also be responsible for supporting the Project Manager with managing all aspects relating to Planning/Programme for particular projects and assist in defining a methodology, whilst also adding value to the projects by promoting 'best value' design solutions.

About you

• Relevant construction/civil engineering qualifications desirable
• Experience in site based activities
• Experience/knowledge in planning software P6 Primavera
• Design Programme Management
• Team Player

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?

VolkerLaser 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, VolkerLaser 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
• 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.

VolkerWessels UK is a market leading contracting group of five closely linked businesses.

We provide integrated and ground-breaking solutions for the civil engineering and construction sectors, with specialisms in rail, highways, airports, marine, defence, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

Reporting into our ICT Infrastructure Manager, you'll maintain and support our UK infrastructure, aiding in the transition to cloud services. A collaborative, proactive attitude is essential, as you will work closely with the business to ensure new technologies align with our strategic goals and ICT governance framework.

Our role

• Designing, deploying, and managing secure, scalable, and robust cloud environments.
• Implementing and optimising cloud infrastructure for best cost, performance, and security.
• Developing scripts for automating cloud/server functions.
• Developing & Maintaining integrations with our Azure environment.
• Collaborating with IT security to monitor the company's cloud privacy.
• Maintain and support the infrastructure technology stack to ensure optimal availability.
• Configuration, administration, installation, and maintenance of server hardware and software.
• Collaboration across the ICT department
• Key stakeholder in creation and delivery of technology roadmaps
• Manage projects end to end where required.
• Create and update in-depth documentation including LLD's.

About you

You'll have experience in a similar role coupled with Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ104 (essential).

You'll also have Advanced Entra ID, In depth active directory knowledge, In depth Dataverse knowledge, In depth Logic Apps Knowledge, as well as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Essential:

• Knowledge of firewalls and routers,
• Windows Server,
• Intermediate Exchange Knowledge,
• Advanced M365 knowledge
• Microsoft OS troubleshooting
• VMware knowledge
• Remote Desktop Services
• SCCM / Intune
• Microsoft SQL server knowledge
• PowerShell scripting
• ISCSI SAN's
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Desirable:

• Network+
• CCNA/CCNP
• Fortinet products
• Rubrik would be desirable.

About you

• Technical qualification (example Degree in civil engineering or HND)
• Proven technical organisational skills
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues
• Experience in civil engineering

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?

VolkerWessels UK operate through five separate, but complementary businesses, working in collaboration and using our specialist skills to deliver an integrated service for our clients. At any one time, our people are working on our sites or in our offices, for around 250 projects across the UK. Everyday we overcome challenges, fulfilling our commitments, no matter what. That's what our business is about, that's how our people find satisfaction in their jobs.

This role is permanent, full time and based at our Hoddesdon head office. Please note that there will be on call expectations with this role.

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
• 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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