Who we are
Who we are

We are a leading multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions across the rail, highways, aviation, ports, defence, energy, water, and environment sectors.
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Our expertise

Our expertise

We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, quality civil engineering and construction solutions across all the sectors we operate in.
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Our businesses
VolkerWessels UK

We employ around 4000 staff nationwide, across our businesses. Our five key main units are VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser, and we have a number of specialist businesses. Each of whom are supported by VolkerServices at our head office.
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- VolkerFitzpatrick
  
  Providing specialist building, rail, civil engineering and industry focussed skills to a range of ma
- VolkerRail
  
  VolkerRail is a leading railway infrastructure contractor.
- VolkerStevin
  
  VolkerStevin provides complex engineering solutions across a variety of construction sectors.
- VolkerHighways
  
  Specialising in highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts, traffic management and EV.
- VolkerLaser
  
  VolkerLaser is one of the leading multi-disciplinary specialist contractors working across the UK.
- Our Specialist Businesses
  
  We have a range of specialist businesses offering a variety of services.
Our approach
Our approach

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate responsibility in our approach to all our business activities.
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Sustainability
Sustainability

‘People-Planet-Purpose’ - the pillars of our responsible and sustainable business. We want to leave a positive legacy that we're proud of.
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- People
  
  Putting people at the heart of our approach
- Planet
  
  Protecting and enhancing the natural environment
- Purpose
  
  Delivering long-term social value
Working for us

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People are the heart of everything we do, and we are constantly looking for ways to invest in and develop our teams and their career paths. Find out more about our careers opportunities!
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Who we are
Who we are

We are a leading multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions across the rail, highways, aviation, ports, defence, energy, water, and environment sectors.
Read more
Our expertise

Our expertise

We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, quality civil engineering and construction solutions across all the sectors we operate in.
Find out more
Our businesses
VolkerWessels UK

We employ around 4000 staff nationwide, across our businesses. Our five key main units are VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser, and we have a number of specialist businesses. Each of whom are supported by VolkerServices at our head office.
Read more
- VolkerFitzpatrick
  
  Providing specialist building, rail, civil engineering and industry focussed skills to a range of ma
- VolkerRail
  
  VolkerRail is a leading railway infrastructure contractor.
- VolkerStevin
  
  VolkerStevin provides complex engineering solutions across a variety of construction sectors.
- VolkerHighways
  
  Specialising in highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts, traffic management and EV.
- VolkerLaser
  
  VolkerLaser is one of the leading multi-disciplinary specialist contractors working across the UK.
- Our Specialist Businesses
  
  We have a range of specialist businesses offering a variety of services.
Our approach
Our approach

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate responsibility in our approach to all our business activities.
Read more
Sustainability
Sustainability

‘People-Planet-Purpose’ - the pillars of our responsible and sustainable business. We want to leave a positive legacy that we're proud of.
Read more
- People
  
  Putting people at the heart of our approach
- Planet
  
  Protecting and enhancing the natural environment
- Purpose
  
  Delivering long-term social value
Working for us

Read more about our careers

People are the heart of everything we do, and we are constantly looking for ways to invest in and develop our teams and their career paths. Find out more about our careers opportunities!
Join us!

RIG 250T

RIG 250T - 2 x – Herrenknecht

General information
Type	250 ton
Manufacturer	Herrenknecht
Year of construction	2005, 2008, 2014
Power transmission	Rack & Pinion
Dimensions (LxWxH)	15 x 2.5 x 3.6 m
Weight	32 ton
Max pull force	2500 kN
Max push force	1000 kN
Entry angle	8° - 45°

Drilling particulars
Drilling rod length	9.0 m
Drill pipe radius	250 m
Torque	90 kNm

Other data
Positioning	Tensor & Tru-Track and Optical Gyro
Transport	Towed
Additional Transports	Truck and trailers
Required working site	Entry 2400 m2 and exit 200 m2
Mud system	EW Pump and mud / mix recycling unit
Noise @ 7.0 m	86 dB (A)