Project Coordinator - Industrial Services

Veolia; Kempston Hardwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to pension scheme

Discounts for retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Project Coordinator to drive industrial site services in Stewartby with regional travel. The role offers up to £38,000 base salary, car allowance and a bonus. You will support growth in the regional market, evaluate client needs, prepare proposals and manage projects end-to-end.

Candidates should have technical knowledge from industrial roles or technical sales, plus health and safety awareness and a full UK driving licence. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Business development experience required.
• Strong IT skills and ability to write clear reports.
• Good communication and organisational skills; proactive and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Grow and nurture a pipeline in line with growth strategy.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual targets.
• Manage projects from start to finish and invoicing the client.
• Conduct site surveys to detail service scope.
• Prepare monthly KPI reports and performance insights.
• Liaise with clients to identify service requirements and prepare work packs.
• Plan resourcing and service delivery to meet quality expectations.
• Undertake risk assessments, costings and draft quotations.
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Carry out regular safety inspections and ensure compliant methods.
• Identify opportunities for new services and value adds.
• Participate in the Emergency Response Duty Rota System.

Skills

Business development

IT skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Flexibility

Health & safety awareness

Drafting method statements

Risk assessments

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Project Coordinator - Industrial Services

Location: Stewartby with some travel around southern region

Salary: Up to £38,000 plus car allowance and attractive bonus

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm

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

What will you be doing?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing industry sector that is rapidly developing and needs skilled individuals to assist in its growth.

You will contribute to Veolia's drive for a substantial share of the regional market for our Industrial Site Services Division who offer specialist, technical solutions such as Tank cleaning, high pressure water jetting, chemical handling, high airflow vacuum, etc.

This permanent position is well suited to an individual that has exceptional people skills with a strong technical ability. You will evaluate and provide solutions to our clients problems and prepare proposals and tender documents. In addition, we want you to develop and grow Veolia's presence in the regional market in line with our corporate strategy.

• Grow, develop and nurture a pipeline in line with our growth strategy.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual targets in line with business expectations and budgets.
• Manage projects through from start to finish and invoicing the client.
• Conduct site surveys to assess and detail all aspects of service and scope of work.
• Prepare monthly reports detailing the results, KPI statistics and other points of interest.
• Liaise with current and prospective clients to identify their service requirements and prepare work scope and job packs in preparation for the execution of the work.
• Plan and confirm resourcing and service delivery requirements in line with the client's quality expectations and service levels.
• Undertake risk assessments, prepare costing and draft quotations.
• Ensure that proactive communication is maintained with all relevant internal personnel and external stakeholders.
• Carry out regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with all work methods and to ensure a high standard of workmanship.
• Identify new service or scope extension opportunities and ways to add value to the commercial relationships.
• Participate in the Emergency Response Duty Rota System.

What are we looking for?

• Technical knowledge gained through an operational industrial role or a technical sales position.
• Business Development experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of Health and Safety, IOSH preferable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Organised, problem-solving and proactive.
• Ability to communicate well and develop strong relationships.
• Ability to be flexible regarding working hours to meet business demands.
• Experience in preparing and writing Method Statements and Risk assessments.
• Excellent IT skills.
• A basic understanding of the hazardous waste management industry is desirable.
• Previous experience of Industrial Services cleaning operations is advantageous.
• NEBOSH Certificate would be beneficial.

What's next?

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