Senior Estimator

Volker Fitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services, contributing to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance for both private and public sectors. We build, renew, and maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, as well as commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

Volker Energy supplies the full spectrum of civil engineering works and services to facilitate EHV cable installation for electricity transmission projects. This includes EPC cable systems for transmission owners such as National Grid, and the upgrades required for offshore wind projects, reinforcing the network for green electricity generation. For private developers, we provide civil engineering works onshore EHV cable routes, landfall, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD).

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing Volker Energy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major energy infrastructure projects and help shape the future of sustainable power in the UK. The role can be based flexibly from any of our offices in London, Preston, or Hoddesdon.

• Experience with in the Energy/EHV sector, preferably with a Tier‑1 contractor
• Degree qualified in Construction, Civil Engineering, Commercial discipline or equivalent
• Extensive experience in completing accurate and competitive tenders

If your past experience does not match perfectly with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Volker Fitzpatrick operates under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising specialist skills across Volker Wessels UK, we ensure our staff have unrivalled resources and expertise to support our clients.

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, Volker Wessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

To support your application, please email us at  We prefer direct hiring and will contact our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. Speculative CVs are not accepted; a direct application is required.

Volker Wessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions. A drug and alcohol screening is mandatory for all employees.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Civil Engineering and Construction