Volkerwessels UK Ltd · Company 01179305
Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & developer·Head office Hertfordshire
VolkerWessels UK is a prominent multidisciplinary contractor renowned for delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions across a wide array of sectors including rail, highways, aviation, ports, defence, energy, water, and the environment. The company operates through five key business units: VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways, and VolkerLaser, each possessing a rich heritage and a strong track record in delivering quality, bespoke projects. These units are supported by specialist businesses and VolkerServices at the head office, collectively employing around 4000 people nationwide.
Their expertise spans complex infrastructure projects, from transforming the UK's rail network and maintaining vital road networks to developing maritime infrastructure and managing flood risk. They are also involved in the energy sector, contributing to a zero-carbon future, and in building and refurbishing critical defence infrastructure. VolkerWessels UK prides itself on its ability to deliver in challenging environments, often securing repeat business from established clients due to their reliability and commitment to high standards.
Their approach is guided by core values that emphasize best-in-class delivery, quality, and people, underpinned by a strong commitment to sustainability through their 'People-Planet-Purpose' framework.
During the summer of 2022 extremely low reservoir levels caused slippage along the bank of Ardingly Reservoir, close to Ardingly Activity Centre. This resulted in significant deformation and movement of the retaining wall and the area behind it.
Working with Carmet and Hydropol, VolkerMarine Services provided marine services on the installation of a new hydroelectric power plant, being installed on the River Weaver. We used our Linkflote pontoons to transport a host of heavy plant and equipment from Acton Bridge to Dutton Weir.
London
In 2014, VolkerMarine Services was awarded a temporary works contract by Canary Wharf Contractors Limited to provide access to a constrained site at the western end of Canary Wharf's middle dock, in London.
Client · Canary Wharf Contractors Limited
VolkerMarine Services was appointed by VolkerFitzpatrick to supply EZ Dock plastic pontoon sections, plastic cubes, access gangways and handrailing, for work being carried on the A31 Ringwood Road widening scheme. VolkerMarine Services also provided both access and demolition containment underneath two bridges.
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
In July 2020, VolkerMarine Services was awarded a contract by VolkerGround Engineering to supply a turnkey pontoon solution as part of emergency flood defence works in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria.
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VolkerMarine Services was subcontracted by George Leslie to supply Linkflote pontoons for the strengthening of the valve tower for the pedestrian footbridge at Kettleton Reservoir.
Client · George Leslie
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VolkerMarine Services was awarded a £250,000 contract by Farrans and Victor Buyck Steel Construction, to assist in the works on Sunderland's New Wear Crossing over the River Wear.
River Thames
To celebrate the passing of the Deregulation Act in April, which allows London residents to share their homes with travellers for up to 90 days a year, VolkerMarine Services has once again worked closely with brand activation contractor Star Events, to create a Linkflote pontoon solution that would float a house down the River Thames.
Client · Star Events
Doncaster
The right bank of the River Don between Mile Thorn Sidings and Long Sandal Lock, on the north east outskirts of Doncaster has a long history of instability. The Environment Agency had noted a failure of the river bank on a section between the River Don and the adjacent Stainforth and Keadby canal, which had been caused by a combination of erosion of the river bank toe and high water pressures due to high river levels and leakage from the canal.
Client · Environment Agency
Star Events were contracted to provide and install two large video screens, on gantries over water, with a corporate entertainment facility inside the structure between the screens however the only access to this work was via the waterway within the Olympic Park.
Client · Star Events
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In October 2020, VolkerSite Services supplied 62 CTX units to create site office space for VolkerFitzpatrick and their client, Barnet Council.
Client · Barnet Council
In January 2021, VolkerSite Services was awarded a contract by VSBW, a VolkerStevin and Bosaklis Westminster joint venture, to supply and install two temporary buildings as office accommdation for the Southsea coastal defence scheme.
Client · VSBW
Environment Agency, Canary Wharf Contractors Limited, George Leslie, Farrans and Victor Buyck Steel Construction, Star Events, Barnet Council, VSBW, REAL Alliance, C2V+.
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A leading multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions across the rail, highways, aviation, ports, defence, energy, water, and environment sectors. Their listed services include Civil engineering, Rail infrastructure, Road surfacing, Marine & water engineering and Piling.
Volkerwessels UK Ltd is registered at Hertford Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9BX, in London.
Volkerwessels UK Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.
Companies House lists Volkerwessels UK Ltd as active.
Volkerwessels UK Ltd works in Infrastructure, Energy and Public.
Volkerwessels UK Ltd was incorporated on 1974-07-31.
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