Environmental Advisor at Volkerwessels Uk in Preston, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

environmental training

incident reporting

compliance audits

stakeholder liaison

carbon reduction

safety promotion

Promote environmental awareness on their projects, through training, briefings, poster campaigns and other communication methods.
Plan and provide training to site teams and other interested parties.
Support and work with other Environmental team members
Undertake incident investigations and draft actions plans and reports for senior management
Be involved in business improvement initiatives particularly with regard to sustainability issues
Ensure their allocated sites are compliant with environmental legislation and company and client requirements
Minimise risks of potential breaches
Support the site teams and the business
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and client representatives to ensure collaborative working relationships
Encourage a reduction in carbon emissions on the projects and across the company.
Plan and attend internal and external meetings as required by the role.
Audit and inspect VS projects on a regular basis.
Actively promote the VolkerStevin safety behavioural programme and the VolkerStevin Way

Requirements

driving licence

pisef

env legislation

wastewater

regulators

sustainability

There will be a requirement to travel and spend nights away. The candidate must hold a full driving licence. However, they can organise their own calendar, in liaison with their sites, and we are flexible about WFH, though being regularly visible on sites and in the office is important.
Ideally, the candidate will have a professional environmental qualification, such as PISEF or similar.
You will have a good working knowledge of environmental legislation and its application within an engineering and construction environment.
Previous experience of the waste water industry would be advantageous.
Work effectively and professionally with Regulators and third parties
Be interested in the sustainability agenda and willing to become involved with and champion new initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Employee Assistance programme
Option to buy additional annual leave
Life Assurance
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Competitive salary
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Private medical care
Cycle to Work scheme
24/7 Virtual GP service
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all staff.

Company

Overview

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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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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Sustainability

Role

Description

environmental training

incident reporting

compliance audits

stakeholder liaison

carbon reduction

safety promotion

Promote environmental awareness on their projects, through training, briefings, poster campaigns and other communication methods.
Plan and provide training to site teams and other interested parties.
Support and work with other Environmental team members
Undertake incident investigations and draft actions plans and reports for senior management
Be involved in business improvement initiatives particularly with regard to sustainability issues
Ensure their allocated sites are compliant with environmental legislation and company and client requirements
Minimise risks of potential breaches
Support the site teams and the business
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and client representatives to ensure collaborative working relationships
Encourage a reduction in carbon emissions on the projects and across the company.
Plan and attend internal and external meetings as required by the role.
Audit and inspect VS projects on a regular basis.
Actively promote the VolkerStevin safety behavioural programme and the VolkerStevin Way

Requirements

driving licence

pisef

env legislation

wastewater

regulators

sustainability

There will be a requirement to travel and spend nights away. The candidate must hold a full driving licence. However, they can organise their own calendar, in liaison with their sites, and we are flexible about WFH, though being regularly visible on sites and in the office is important.
Ideally, the candidate will have a professional environmental qualification, such as PISEF or similar.
You will have a good working knowledge of environmental legislation and its application within an engineering and construction environment.
Previous experience of the waste water industry would be advantageous.
Work effectively and professionally with Regulators and third parties
Be interested in the sustainability agenda and willing to become involved with and champion new initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Employee Assistance programme
Option to buy additional annual leave
Life Assurance
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Competitive salary
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Private medical care
Cycle to Work scheme
24/7 Virtual GP service
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all staff.

Company

Overview

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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Articles

Careers at VolkerWessels

Projects

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Environmental Advisor

Volkerwessels Uk

Environmental Advisor

Volkerwessels Uk

Description

environmental training

incident reporting

compliance audits

stakeholder liaison

carbon reduction

safety promotion

Requirements

driving licence

pisef

env legislation

wastewater

regulators

sustainability

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

environmental training

incident reporting

compliance audits

stakeholder liaison

carbon reduction

safety promotion

Requirements

driving licence

pisef

env legislation

wastewater

regulators

sustainability

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

€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.

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

CO₂ Savings Through Recycling

Recycling 197 tonnes of site wood in 2023, leading to a saving of 99 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

70% CO₂ Reduction

Emissions Goal

Aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline through various initiatives.