Environmental Manager - VolkerEnergy
Volkerwessels Uk
Lead environmental compliance, permits and sustainability for linear EHV cable projects.
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Farringdon, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Rail
Highways
Aviation
Ports
Defence
Energy
Water
Role
What you would be doing
carbon reporting
permit management
legal compliance
iso compliance
stakeholder liaison
sustainability targets
- Assure that environmental issues are considered at tender and throughout the life of the project
- Report carbon used monthly and as required by clients
- Ensure all successful tenders are correctly set up to meet legal requirements and comply with all legislation before work starts on site
- Give guidance, advice and direction to the business to ensure legal compliance is maintained for the life of each scheme
- Build strong relationships with regulators, advisors, and NGOs
- Achieve and retain ISO14001 and PAS2080 compliance
- Ensure VolkerEnergy sites are compliant with environmental legislation and company and client requirements
- Liaise with clients and Regulators
- Monitor legislation and industry changes to ensure VolkerEnergy’s policies and procedures remain relevant and up to date
- Attend project meetings at a divisional level representing the environmental and sustainability function
- Contribute to pre-qualification questionnaires and tenders
- Represent the business at Group level including ensuring VolkerEnergy and its 2 parent companies are appropriately represented in any working groups
- You will be required to provide advice on all business environment aspects and impacts such as waste, water management, permits and licences.
- Communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels in person or in writing
- Contribute to the delivery of the VWUK Group’s sustainability targets, including carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and resource efficiency
- Managing the process of obtaining and maintaining environmental permits and approvals for large linear projects, including preparing documentation, negotiating with Regulators, and overseeing environmental assessments.
What you bring
driving licence
breeam
iso14001
construction experience
environmental legislation
chartered isef
- There will be a requirement to travel and spend nights away and you will need a full driving licence.
- Previous experience and understanding of BREEAM Infrastructure, CL:AIRE DoW CoP, PAS2080 and ISO14001 is desirable
- British National due to security requirements.
- You will have experience of construction sites and be able to carry out environmental inspections, incident investigation and training and support of operational staff as well as the management team
- You will have an excellent working knowledge of environmental legislation and its application within an engineering and construction environment, ideally the energy infrastructure sector or with linear projects.
- You will be a Chartered Member of ISEF or equivalent.
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Competitive salary
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Private medical care
- Life Assurance
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Employee Assistance programme
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Security clearance- mandatory drugs & alcohol screening
Company
Overview
€5 billion parent
European backing
Backed by the €5 billion European parent company, providing substantial financial support for ambitious infrastructure projects.
£700M turnover
Annual revenue
Achieves a £700 million annual turnover, reflecting its significant role in the UK infrastructure sector.
- Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots.
- Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects.
- Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes.
- Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery.
- Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale.
- A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.
- Integrity: We are open and honest; our business is ethically and morally strong and each of us is accountable.
- Passion: We are committed in heart and mind and enjoy what we do.
- Innovation: We strive to be ahead of the game by continually improving the way we do things for ourselves and our clients.
- Collaboration: We collaborate in all aspects of our business, we work as a team to take advantage of our collective genius so that we succeed together.
- Winning: We never settle for second best; we always deliver high quality work and we strive to exceed expectation.
2035 Net Zero
Emissions Target
Targeting Net Zero for Scope 1, 2, and controllable Scope 3 emissions by 2035, with full Net Zero across all emissions by 2050.
84% Electric Fleet
Sustainable Transportation
84% of the company car fleet is electric or hybrid, reducing carbon footprint significantly.
197 Tonnes Recycled
COâ‚‚ Savings Through Recycling
Recycling 197 tonnes of site wood in 2023, leading to a saving of 99 tonnes of COâ‚‚ emissions.
70% COâ‚‚ Reduction
Emissions Goal
Aiming to reduce COâ‚‚ emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline through various initiatives.
- Signatory to the Science Based Targets Initiative 'Business Ambition to 1.5°C'.
- Aiming for zero-waste construction sites; using circular economy principles to minimise waste.
- Committed to 10% year-on-year carbon offsetting from 2025, full offset by 2035.
- Operating under externally verified Planet Mark certification.
- Three key EDI objectives delivered via eight focus groups covering leadership, recruitment, governance, supply‑chain and stakeholder engagement.
- Operational engagement tailored to drive inclusive behaviours and awareness.
- EDI education and coaching for all levels; EDI Champions as peer support and advocates.
- Recruitment & retention focus on attracting diverse talent and ensuring equal opportunities.
- Governance via policies, leadership accountability and strategic oversight.
- Suppliers engaged to align on EDI values and collaborate on diversity progress.
- Stakeholder and community engagement embed EDI within wider People‑Planet‑Purpose framework.
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