Depot Manager

Volker Highways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

Join our established Traffic Management team as Depot Manager, overseeing depot operations, leading operational teams and driving business growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact while managing a busy, high-performing depot at the heart of our Wokingham highways operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage depot P&L, analyse performance and report monthly to the Area Manager.
• Maintain strong HSEQ standards across all operations.
• Oversee operational and commercial delivery for assigned works.
• Provide status updates across all frameworks and schemes.
• Lead delivery and operational teams to ensure efficient performance.
• Produce and submit AFPs on time and in full.
• Protect tendered margins through effective resourcing and maximising EO opportunities.
• Support the Area Manager in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Assist the Pre‑Contract Manager with ECI, proposals and bid meetings.
• Ensure all equipment used in works is fully compliant.
• Lead TM discussions in progress meetings.
• Deliver clear handovers to local delivery teams, including tender assumptions and rate build‑ups.
• Implement and manage operational and commercial change.
• Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and elevate risks to the Area Manager, including mitigation plans.
• Maintain accurate records of TM schemes, equipment use and maintenance.
• Resolve operational challenges, including equipment issues, staffing gaps or changing traffic conditions.

• Proven experience managing Traffic Management operations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Effective leadership with experience managing teams.
• Solid track record in delivering TM schemes.
• Strong understanding of TM activities within a TMC environment.
• Motivated, proactive and delivery‑focused.
• Comprehensive knowledge of TM industry practices, clients and suppliers.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good understanding of SHEQ regulations and standards.
• Required/Desirable Training:
• NHSS 12
• SMSTS
• First Aid
• IHE Certificate in Temporary Traffic Management (desirable)

Volker Highways is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within Volker Wessels UK, Volker Highways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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 restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

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

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