Project Innovation & Sustainability Manager

Energy Vault; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainability is seeking an individual for an environmental management role in Macclesfield. The position involves leading projects for net-zero targets by 2030, ensuring operational excellence, and innovative waste management practices. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, experience in the field, and a passion for ecological transformation.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to support resources for health

Virtual GP access 24/7

Paid leave for volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a waste management or environmental management role required.
• Degree in a relevant discipline is essential.
• IOSH Certification is a minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects supporting sustainability targets and waste minimization.
• Implement operational best practices and improve environmental performance.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Waste management

Environmental management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Education

Degree in science, environmental or engineering discipline

Minimum IOSH Certificate

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £55,000 + £550 Car allowance per month + 20% annual bonus

Location: Site Based Role - Macclesfield Cambridge & Liverpool

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 you'll be doing;

• Working on a high profile contract across 3 UK sites to support there sustainability target of net zero by 2030

• Take the lead in all aspects of innovations and business improvements projects across the customer UK contracts that will deliver waste minimisation and reduction, increased recycling rates, and best environmental and sustainable practices all contributing to our journey of an ecological transformation

• Ensure the delivery of projects to implement operational best practice whilst maintaining and improving environmental performance and reduction of costs

• To ensure that added value by development of best practices, innovations, efficiencies and technological improvements are delivered to the clients sites.

• Finding solutions to move all waste streams up the waste hierarchy and outlets for those difficult waste streams that currently go for incineration.

• Using and tapping into Global contacts and aligning with Veolia BS&P and Veolias Centre of Excellence to identify and deliver projects across the three customer sites

• The key attributes are the candidate's ability to motivate, negotiate and manage all key stakeholders both within the Veolia Team and and the customer to deliver the projects.
  

What we're looking for;

• Experience in a waste management or an environmental management role

• Degree in science, environmental or engineering discipline

• Minimum IOSH Certificate

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.