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VolkerRail

Corporate Member

Overview

VolkerRail

Since entering the construction market in 1935 VolkerRail has become one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure contractors, with over 70 years experience in both the heavy and light rail infrastructure sectors. VolkerRail has a successful track record of delivering projects on the UK’s national rail network, working with Network Rail and London Underground, as well as most of the light rail and tram organisations in the UK.

Meet the Managing Director

Steve Cocliff

Steve joined VolkerRail as the chief operating officer in October 2009 and was appointed managing director in early 2010. Steve, who is a civil engineer, has a wealth of experience from a number of different sectors including rail. Before joining VolkerRail, Steve worked for Carillion as the managing director of Utility Services. Steve has also held a number of other senior positions including managing director of Alfred McAlpine Utility Service, managing director of First Engineering Power and Civil and managing director of Jackson Civil Engineering.

Values & Culture

Standing out from the crowd.

Want to connect
with VolkerRail?

As a RailEI Corporate Member, VolkerRail are greatly involved in many of the activities we deliver to our Members and the wider Industry. Our Members get the opportunity to meet and engage with VolkerRail’s professionals and leaders at most of our Technical Seminars, as well as many of our Training Courses, Section Meetings, Talks, Workshops and other technical events.

Projects

Discover the latest projects, activities, impacts and all the incredible work that goes on through their project pages.

People

Read about the Senior Leadership Team and the key professionals behind this thriving organisation.

Careers

Find out what career opportunities are currently available and access details on how to apply today.

Community

Visit their community and corporate responsibility pages to learn about how they’re working to make a difference.

Sustainability

Find out about their commitment to working sustainably through their strategy, planning and operational delivery.