Learning Delivery Lead
Volkerwessels Uk
Lead delivery of learning & development across multi-site construction business
10 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Hoddesdon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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
training management
provider management
learning delivery
framework implementation
operations oversight
strategic partner
The Learning Delivery Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing our learning and development strategy. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of training across the business, whether internally facilitated or externally sourced, while embedding a culture of continuous development.
As a strategic partner to the Head of Learning and Development, the Learning Delivery Lead will oversee multiple streams of learning activities, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational requirements. The role demands a forward-thinking individual who can implement frameworks that support scalable, high-impact learning solutions, while also managing day-to-day training operations with precision and agility.
- Management of a training / L&D function
- Management of external training providers
What you bring
construction
cipd
stakeholder
multi‑site
training
talent
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
- Previous experiences in Construction, Civil Engineering or related industries
- Knowledge & experience of Talent lifecycle
- Experience in stakeholder management
- Experience in delivering projects across a multi-site operation
- CIPD qualified advantageous
- Experience in designing training solutions for a diverse audience
The successful candidate will enjoy a stimulating and rewarding high profile role within a genuinely exciting and respected business.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including
- Private medical care
- Life Assurance
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Employee Assistance programme
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive salary
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Interview process
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Security clearance- mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all staff
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Company
Overview
€5 billion parent
European backing
Backed by the €5 billion European parent company, providing substantial financial support for ambitious infrastructure projects.
ÂŁ700M turnover
Annual revenue
Achieves a ÂŁ700 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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