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Description:

Salary: competitive salary plus annual bonus, car allowance and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Location: KDC Veolia Decommissioning, Turton Street, Bolton, BL1 2TF

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

25 days of annual leave

Access to our company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service

Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

Lead all scheduling and programme activities across KDC Veolia, serving as the subject matter expert for scheduling strategy and approach

Develop and standardise scheduling methodologies across the team, selecting appropriate strategies based on project requirements and available information

Create, oversee, and present professional schedules with realistic accuracy assessments and recommendations for appropriate time contingency levels

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Business Development, Bids, Operations) and external supply chain partners to understand customer requirements and ensure scheduling alignment with proposed solutions

Support project delivery teams with scheduling activities including variation estimates, concurrent delay analysis, and commercial dispute resolution, while incorporating real-time learning from delivery phase back into development phase

What we're looking for:

Extensive experience in scheduling and programme management, with demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing scheduling strategies across multiple projects

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess schedule accuracy, identify risks, and recommend appropriate contingency levels

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to build relationships across internal teams and external supply chain partners

Commercial acumen and experience in resolving scheduling disputes, analysing concurrent delays, and balancing customer expectations with realistic delivery timelines

Knowledge of scheduling methodologies and tools, with ability to standardise processes and mentor team members on best practice scheduling approaches
What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive