Environmental Manager - VolkerEnergy at Volkerwessels Uk in Farringdon, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

permit management

carbon reporting

site compliance

iso compliance

legislation monitoring

sustainability targets

Attend project meetings at a divisional level representing the environmental and sustainability function
Contribute to pre-qualification questionnaires and tenders
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.
Communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels in person or in writing
Liaise with clients and Regulators
Give guidance, advice and direction to the business to ensure legal compliance is maintained for the life of each scheme
Represent the business at Group level including ensuring VolkerEnergy and its 2 parent companies are appropriately represented in any working groups
Build strong relationships with regulators, advisors, and NGOs
Report carbon used monthly and as required by clients
Ensure VolkerEnergy sites are compliant with environmental legislation and company and client requirements
Assure that environmental issues are considered at tender and throughout the life of the project
You will be required to provide advice on all business environment aspects and impacts such as waste, water management, permits and licences.
Contribute to the delivery of the VWUK Group’s sustainability targets, including carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and resource efficiency
Ensure all successful tenders are correctly set up to meet legal requirements and comply with all legislation before work starts on site
Monitor legislation and industry changes to ensure VolkerEnergy’s policies and procedures remain relevant and up to date
Achieve and retain ISO14001 and PAS2080 compliance

Requirements

chartered

isef

breeam

iso14001

driving licence

travel

British National due to security requirements.
You will be a Chartered Member of ISEF or equivalent.
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
There will be a requirement to travel and spend nights away and you will need a full driving licence.
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.
Previous experience and understanding of BREEAM Infrastructure, CL:AIRE DoW CoP, PAS2080 and ISO14001 is desirable

Benefits

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

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 candidates.

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

permit management

carbon reporting

site compliance

iso compliance

legislation monitoring

sustainability targets

Attend project meetings at a divisional level representing the environmental and sustainability function
Contribute to pre-qualification questionnaires and tenders
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.
Communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels in person or in writing
Liaise with clients and Regulators
Give guidance, advice and direction to the business to ensure legal compliance is maintained for the life of each scheme
Represent the business at Group level including ensuring VolkerEnergy and its 2 parent companies are appropriately represented in any working groups
Build strong relationships with regulators, advisors, and NGOs
Report carbon used monthly and as required by clients
Ensure VolkerEnergy sites are compliant with environmental legislation and company and client requirements
Assure that environmental issues are considered at tender and throughout the life of the project
You will be required to provide advice on all business environment aspects and impacts such as waste, water management, permits and licences.
Contribute to the delivery of the VWUK Group’s sustainability targets, including carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and resource efficiency
Ensure all successful tenders are correctly set up to meet legal requirements and comply with all legislation before work starts on site
Monitor legislation and industry changes to ensure VolkerEnergy’s policies and procedures remain relevant and up to date
Achieve and retain ISO14001 and PAS2080 compliance

Requirements

chartered

isef

breeam

iso14001

driving licence

travel

British National due to security requirements.
You will be a Chartered Member of ISEF or equivalent.
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
There will be a requirement to travel and spend nights away and you will need a full driving licence.
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.
Previous experience and understanding of BREEAM Infrastructure, CL:AIRE DoW CoP, PAS2080 and ISO14001 is desirable

Benefits

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

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 candidates.

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