Who we are
Who we are

We are a leading multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions across the rail, highways, aviation, ports, defence, energy, water, and environment sectors.
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Our expertise

Our expertise

We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, quality civil engineering and construction solutions across all the sectors we operate in.
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Our businesses
VolkerWessels UK

We employ around 4000 staff nationwide, across our businesses. Our five key main units are VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser, and we have a number of specialist businesses. Each of whom are supported by VolkerServices at our head office.
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- VolkerFitzpatrick
  
  Providing specialist building, rail, civil engineering and industry focussed skills to a range of ma
- VolkerRail
  
  VolkerRail is a leading railway infrastructure contractor.
- VolkerStevin
  
  VolkerStevin provides complex engineering solutions across a variety of construction sectors.
- VolkerHighways
  
  Specialising in highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts, traffic management and EV.
- VolkerLaser
  
  VolkerLaser is one of the leading multi-disciplinary specialist contractors working across the UK.
- Our Specialist Businesses
  
  We have a range of specialist businesses offering a variety of services.
Our approach
Our approach

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate responsibility in our approach to all our business activities.
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Sustainability
Sustainability

‘People-Planet-Purpose’ - the pillars of our responsible and sustainable business. We want to leave a positive legacy that we're proud of.
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- People
  
  Putting people at the heart of our approach
- Planet
  
  Protecting and enhancing the natural environment
- Purpose
  
  Delivering long-term social value
Working for us

Read more about our careers

People are the heart of everything we do, and we are constantly looking for ways to invest in and develop our teams and their career paths. Find out more about our careers opportunities!
Join us!

Who we are
Who we are

We are a leading multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions across the rail, highways, aviation, ports, defence, energy, water, and environment sectors.
Read more
Our expertise

Our expertise

We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, quality civil engineering and construction solutions across all the sectors we operate in.
Find out more
Our businesses
VolkerWessels UK

We employ around 4000 staff nationwide, across our businesses. Our five key main units are VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser, and we have a number of specialist businesses. Each of whom are supported by VolkerServices at our head office.
Read more
- VolkerFitzpatrick
  
  Providing specialist building, rail, civil engineering and industry focussed skills to a range of ma
- VolkerRail
  
  VolkerRail is a leading railway infrastructure contractor.
- VolkerStevin
  
  VolkerStevin provides complex engineering solutions across a variety of construction sectors.
- VolkerHighways
  
  Specialising in highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts, traffic management and EV.
- VolkerLaser
  
  VolkerLaser is one of the leading multi-disciplinary specialist contractors working across the UK.
- Our Specialist Businesses
  
  We have a range of specialist businesses offering a variety of services.
Our approach
Our approach

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate responsibility in our approach to all our business activities.
Read more
Sustainability
Sustainability

‘People-Planet-Purpose’ - the pillars of our responsible and sustainable business. We want to leave a positive legacy that we're proud of.
Read more
- People
  
  Putting people at the heart of our approach
- Planet
  
  Protecting and enhancing the natural environment
- Purpose
  
  Delivering long-term social value
Working for us

Read more about our careers

People are the heart of everything we do, and we are constantly looking for ways to invest in and develop our teams and their career paths. Find out more about our careers opportunities!
Join us!

Piling rig drilling piling into ground

Types of piling

VolkerGround Engineering is able to design and construct a variety of piled foundations depending upon structural requirements, ground conditions and project budget.

We advise clients at all construction stages on the best equipment to utilise and piling foundation option for each individual project.

Click on the below to read more on the variety of bespoke equipment and foundation solutions we offer.

CFA Continuous Flight Auger piling

The highly versatile CFA piling technique has become the most widely used bored piling system in the UK.

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Rotary bored piling

Bored piles are installed using high torque piling rigs where structural requirements dictate higher bearing loads and or pile lengths need to penetrate hard rock layers, boulders and overcome underground obstructions.

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Steel sheet piling using vibratory techniques

Typically steel sheet piles are installed as temporary or permanent retaining structures within both marine and land based environments to suit most ground conditions.

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Silent piling

This method of pile installation has become increasingly popular in dense urban areas where piling noise and vibration can be an issue. Advances in the technology means that tubular sections are becoming a viable option for this technique.

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