Project Manager

Description:

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Salary: £45,000 per annum, plus bonus, car/car allowance and other Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, (plus out of hours rota if required)

Location: Hybrid - 3 days working from the office at Tidworth, SP9 7AW or client/site visits

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.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and deliver medium-scale capital maintenance projects with values up to £100,000. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient planning, execution, and completion of these projects, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards while managing increased complexity.

What we can offer you:

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000

Access to our people's pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

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

What you'll be doing:

Manage and deliver medium-scale IWE projects up to £100k in value, from initial scoping through to handover.

Monitor and maintain project schedules for more complex works using tools like Smartsheets, providing monthly progress reports to regional governance.

Coordinate delivery routes for programmed activities, taking full responsibility for the medium-scale works programme.

Develop and obtain approval for clear project scopes, considering the increased complexity of works.

Manage resources, time, cost, and quality aspects of assigned projects, addressing the challenges of medium-scale operations.

Evaluate and select optimal delivery methods, including internal resources and external subcontractors, for projects of varying complexity. Ensure all chosen approaches adhere to legal requirements and align with the company's health and safety policies.

Collaborate with management and local operational teams to achieve efficiencies and implement effective risk management strategies for medium-scale works.

Work on-site to facilitate project implementation, considering legal and contractual obligations associated with larger-scale operations.

Ensure contractor compliance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures, with increased focus on risk management for more complex projects.

Support operational teams and drive performance improvements in medium-scale project delivery.

Provide support for CAPEX and Lifecycle budget management.

Support the Commercial team with Request for Quotes, developing clear project scopes, managing client stakeholders, and delivering approved schemes while meeting all requirements for time, cost, and quality.

What we're looking for:

Relevant NVQ, diploma, or degree in a related engineering field.

Minimum 3-day APM course (5-day preferred).

IOSH Managing Safely certification.

Good understanding of wastewater and clean water treatment and network operations.

Experience in commercial contract environments.

Knowledge of 'Sewers for Adoption' code of practice.

Knowledge of Adoption S104 stage processes.

Proficiency in GIS systems.

Proven project management experience for water and wastewater projects up to £100k, including handling increased complexity.

MOD security clearance (or ability to obtain).

Valid UK Driving Licence (Manual).

Desired:

APM certification.

CSCS supervisory level qualification.

CDM awareness and application in delivering medium-scale works.

Confined Space experience and training.

NRSWA streetworks supervisory level qualification.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