Environmental Advisor

VolkerWessels Uk; Elston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Environmental Advisor to ensure compliance with environmental legislation across various projects. The role involves supporting site teams, auditing projects, and promoting sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of environmental laws, preferably with experience in wastewater and a professional qualification. The position offers competitive rewards, including private medical care and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of environmental legislation and its application within engineering and construction.
• Previous experience in the wastewater industry is advantageous.
• Professional environmental qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sites comply with environmental legislation and company requirements.
• Support site teams and business improvement initiatives.
• Audit and inspect projects regularly.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Experience in wastewater industry

Effective communication

Education

Professional environmental qualification (e.g., PISEF)

Job description

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry‑leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

VolkerStevin requires an Environmental Advisor to join our team. Do you want to make a change to the environment and sustainability of our business? Get in touch and we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver independently across a variety of projects and support the Head of Sustainability in all environmental and sustainability aspects.

Key Accountabilities

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

Support and Work with Other Environmental Team Members

• Be interested in the sustainability agenda and willing to become involved with and champion new initiatives.
• Actively promote the VolkerStevin safety behavioural programme and the VolkerStevin Way.
• Embrace the challenges of change and help others to become receptive and responsive to new ideas and innovations.

About You

• Good working knowledge of environmental legislation and its application within an engineering and construction environment.
• Previous experience of the wastewater industry would be advantageous.
• Professional environmental qualification (e.g., PISEF) preferred.
• Requirement to travel and spend nights away; must hold a full driving licence.
• Flexible about working from home but must be regularly visible on sites and in the office.
• We encourage applications from candidates whose experience does not match every requirement but who are the right fit for us.

Why Work with Us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin ensures our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

Competitive Rewards and Benefits

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

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.