ERF General Manager

Veolia | UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounts at retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer leave

Training & development

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a qualified professional to manage a high-performing energy recovery facility in London. You will directly supervise 6 staff and indirectly manage 34, ensuring compliance with Environmental Permits, ISO standards, and Veolia safety protocols.

We are looking for individuals with a proven track record in energy from waste, strong P&L oversight, and excellent stakeholder engagement to drive performance and continuous improvement across the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams in Energy from Waste or Power Generation.
• Strong budgeting, P&L oversight and financial reporting skills.
• In-depth Health, Safety and Environmental compliance knowledge.
• Excellent relationship management and communication abilities with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• General management of a high performing energy recovery facility, overseeing 6 direct and 34 indirect reports.
• Manage ERF to meet Veolia standards, permits, ISO, safety systems; record incidents and close actions.
• Prepare annual O&M and waste brokerage budgets; report on plant performance and CAPEX.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to deliver contracts and drive performance.
• Lead strategic planning, apply best practice and safety standards across ERFs.
• Chair executive and board meetings, reporting to Veolia senior management.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

Engineering background

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Annual Bonus

Location: London, SE14 5RS

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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

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:

• Access to our company pension scheme


• 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


• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household


• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community


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


• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you'll be doing:

• General management of a high performing energy recovery / energy from waste facility, include the direct management of 6 employees and the indirect management of a further 34 employees.


• Manage the ERF in line with Veolia Minimum Requirement standard, Environmental Permit requirements, ISO standards, and safety systems; record and process accidents and incidents; and ensure inspections are completed and actions closed out in a timely manner.


• Prepare annual budgets for O&M, waste brokerage business, and incinerator bottom ash disposal; manage P&L responsibilities; and report on plant performance including budgets, CAPEX, and plant availability.


• Interact with internal and external stakeholders, ensure delivery of client contracts and compliance, drive high levels of contract performance, and maintain close working relationships between customers, operational and commercial teams.


• Lead strategic planning of future works, maintain and improve operational excellence by applying best practice and safety standards, and support consistency between ERFs while liaising with relevant experts to design and implement technical solutions.


• Chair Executive Committee meetings and attend Audit and Board committee meetings, reporting directly to Veolia Senior Management teams and the Joint Venture Executive Committee.

What we're looking for:

• Previous management experience in Energy from Waste or Power Generation with a proven track record of leading large teams and delivering operational performance objectives.


• Strong financial management and P&L oversight experience, with the ability to prepare budgets, manage CAPEX, and report on financial performance across multiple business areas.


• In-depth experience of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance requirements, including familiarity with regulatory frameworks, permit requirements, and safety management systems in industrial or process-based environments.


• Advanced relationship management and effective communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders at senior levels, including boards and executive committees.


• Expertise in engineering with previous technical experience from a continuous process background.


• Negotiating and influencing skills with strong commercial acumen, enabling the ability to drive contract performance, manage stakeholder expectations, and support business development opportunities.

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.