Project Leader

Veolia; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Leader to drive innovative solutions for a sustainable future. This role involves overseeing field services operations, managing hazardous waste, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and offers various benefits, including generous leave and training opportunities. If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and project management, this is your chance to make a significant impact while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in relevant disciplines.
• Experience in the waste management sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field services operations for all projects.
• Supervise hazardous waste operations at customer sites.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and systems.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Expertise

Team Player

Cultural Awareness

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Environmental Sciences

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?



Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Grade: 4.3

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Unit 1, Heol Crochendy

Parc Nantgarw

Pontypridd

Rhondda Cynon Taff

CF15 7QT



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.



As a Project Leader you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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 plus bank holidays
  
• Access to our company 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;

• Responsible for field services operations from start to finish of all projects
  
• Hands on supervision of hazardous waste operations at customer sites overseas and in the UK
  
• Inspection, packaging, handling and transport of hazardous waste
  
• Assist in site surveys, job estimations, quotations, sourcing of equipment and visits
  
• Ensure maintenance of equipment, plant and systems
  
• Develop individual customer-supplier relationships
  

What we're looking for;

• Degree level or equivalent in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or Chemical Engineering discipline
  
• Experience in the waste management sector
  
• Chemist or Chemical Engineer
  
• Project skills and APM (association for project management preferred ,but not essential as training will be provided)
  
• Health and safety expertise
  
• Hazardous waste management qualifications (desirable)
  
• Excellent communication and language skills (French or Spanish desirable)
  
• Team player and culturally aware
  

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.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





Job Posting End Date:

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.