Sustainability Coordinator
Volkerwessels Uk
Support sustainability framework, carbon reporting, social value, data analysis.
23 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 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
bid support
research trends
sustainability advice
carbon calculation
data reporting
client support
- Provide support to work winning teams, as required.
- Assist in researching emerging themes around the sustainability, social value and carbon agendas.
- Provide support and advice to the VolkerWessels UK group of businesses that enables the collective success of the VWUK People-Planet-Purpose sustainability framework, carbon reduction strategy, social value strategy and other related delivery strategies, action plans and commitments (internal and external).
- Support with sustainability data collation, reporting and analysis, including the calculation, analysis and reporting of the VolkerWessels UK scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions, in line with internal and external reporting requirements, and social value reporting.
- Working with Business Unit representatives to help support current and new client sustainability requirements.
- Support with relevant reporting to demonstrate compliance with sustainability related strategies.
What you bring
uk licence
organisational
communication
sustainability
thrive
ms office
- Ideally, you’ll hold a full UK driver’s license. Please note the role is based on site at our Hoddesdon HQ, with ad-hoc travel to our sites across the UK.
- You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, have a commitment to achieving results and ability to self-motivate.
- First and foremost, we’re looking for someone with a passion for sustainability and a willingness to learn. We are open to accepting applications from people who are either early in their career looking to start a CSR apprenticeship, or people who may be looking for a change of career and willing to learn on the job.
- Use of Thrive social value, education, volunteering and carbon portals, including providing support to sites / projects.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite will be beneficial, although this can be taught on the job.
- 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 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.
£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
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.
- 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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