Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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Volkerwessels Uk
Leading multidisciplinary contractor delivering engineering & construction solutions across UK sectors.
Maintain and support on-prem & cloud infrastructure, design, automate and secure services.
10 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Hoddesdon, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Rail
Highways
Aviation
Ports
Defence
Energy
Water
Role
What you would be doing
cloud architecture
infrastructure ops
automation scripts
azure integration
security monitoring
documentation
  • Implementing and optimising cloud infrastructure for best cost, performance, and security.
  • Manage projects end to end where required.
  • Designing, deploying, and managing secure, scalable, and robust cloud environments.
  • Maintain and support the infrastructure technology stack to ensure optimal availability.
  • Collaborating with IT security to monitor the company’s cloud privacy.
  • Developing scripts for automating cloud/server functions.
  • Configuration, administration, installation, and maintenance of server hardware and software.
  • Developing & Maintaining integrations with our Azure environment.
  • Create and update in-depth documentation including LLD’s.
  • Automating processes across the business where possible with the use of tools and scripts.
What you bring
firewalls
routers
m365
vmware
windows server
exchange
  • Knowledge of firewalls and routers,
  • Advanced M365 knowledge
  • Microsoft OS troubleshooting
  • VMware knowledge
  • Windows Server,
  • Intermediate Exchange Knowledge,
Benefits
  • Private medical care
  • Life Assurance
  • Mental health, physical health, and financial support
  • Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
  • Option to buy additional annual leave
  • Remote Desktop Services
  • Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
  • 24/7 Virtual GP service
  • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Competitive salary
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
€5 billion parent
European backing
Backed by the €5 billion European parent company, providing substantial financial support for ambitious infrastructure projects.
£700M turnover
Annual revenue
Achieves a £700 million annual turnover, reflecting its significant role in the UK infrastructure sector.
  • Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots.
  • Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects.
  • Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes.
  • Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery.
  • Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale.
  • A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity: We are open and honest; our business is ethically and morally strong and each of us is accountable.
  • Passion: We are committed in heart and mind and enjoy what we do.
  • Innovation: We strive to be ahead of the game by continually improving the way we do things for ourselves and our clients.
  • Collaboration: We collaborate in all aspects of our business, we work as a team to take advantage of our collective genius so that we succeed together.
  • Winning: We never settle for second best; we always deliver high quality work and we strive to exceed expectation.
Environment + Sustainability
2035 Net Zero
Emissions Target
Targeting Net Zero for Scope 1, 2, and controllable Scope 3 emissions by 2035, with full Net Zero across all emissions by 2050.
84% Electric Fleet
Sustainable Transportation
84% of the company car fleet is electric or hybrid, reducing carbon footprint significantly.
197 Tonnes Recycled
CO₂ Savings Through Recycling
Recycling 197 tonnes of site wood in 2023, leading to a saving of 99 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
70% CO₂ Reduction
Emissions Goal
Aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline through various initiatives.
  • Signatory to the Science Based Targets Initiative 'Business Ambition to 1.5°C'.
  • Aiming for zero-waste construction sites; using circular economy principles to minimise waste.
  • Committed to 10% year-on-year carbon offsetting from 2025, full offset by 2035.
  • Operating under externally verified Planet Mark certification.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Three key EDI objectives delivered via eight focus groups covering leadership, recruitment, governance, supply‑chain and stakeholder engagement.
  • Operational engagement tailored to drive inclusive behaviours and awareness.
  • EDI education and coaching for all levels; EDI Champions as peer support and advocates.
  • Recruitment & retention focus on attracting diverse talent and ensuring equal opportunities.
  • Governance via policies, leadership accountability and strategic oversight.
  • Suppliers engaged to align on EDI values and collaborate on diversity progress.
  • Stakeholder and community engagement embed EDI within wider People‑Planet‑Purpose framework.
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