Health & Safety Advisor at Volkerwessels Uk in Winchester, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

safety system

implementation

development

maintenance

coordination

client support

Reporting to a Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination of all activities related to the implementation, development and maintenance of the VolkerFitzpatrick Safety Management System.

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

Requirements

cscs

nebosh

ohsas 45001

h&s experience

it skills

civil eng

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.

Are you passionate about Health & Safety and have experience within Civil Engineering? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to work on a major highways junction improvement project at the M3 Junction 9 based in Winchester.

CSCS cardholder
An understanding of the requirements of BS OHSAS 45001:2018
Demonstrable health and safety experience in construction
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and educate/train at all levels
A working knowledge of health & safety legislation
Self-confidence to build strong working relationships internally and externally.
NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Construction Safety and Health or equivalent.
Good presentation, written, analytical and IT skills.

Benefits

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

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

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 and 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.

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

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.

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

Sustainability

Role

Description

safety system

implementation

development

maintenance

coordination

client support

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

Requirements

cscs

nebosh

ohsas 45001

h&s experience

it skills

civil eng

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.

CSCS cardholder
An understanding of the requirements of BS OHSAS 45001:2018
Demonstrable health and safety experience in construction
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and educate/train at all levels
A working knowledge of health & safety legislation
Self-confidence to build strong working relationships internally and externally.
NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Construction Safety and Health or equivalent.
Good presentation, written, analytical and IT skills.

Benefits

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

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

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 and 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.

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

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.

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

Sustainability