Leading multidisciplinary contractor delivering engineering & construction solutions across UK sectors.
Maintain, repair, and install street lighting systems on highways.
11 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Field
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
Description
Requirements
first aid
nvq 3
ecs test
swqr
lgv licence
manual handling
First Aid (Appointed Person)
Preferable registration to Highways Electrical Level 3 NVQ
ECS H&S Test
SWQR Qualification
CPC Hours / DQC Card - LGV Licence
Safe Isolation / G39
Manual Handling
Benefits
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Employee Assistance programme
Option to buy additional annual leave
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Life Assurance
Competitive salary
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Private medical care
Cycle to Work scheme
24/7 Virtual GP service
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all candidates
Company
Overview
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
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.