Project Manager

Veolia; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Refer a friend £1000

Company pension

Free physiotherapy

Retail discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Veolia in Edinburgh is seeking a Project Manager to deliver projects at Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works under the AVSE PFI contract. You will define scope, costs and programmes, and work with teams to meet tight timescales.

The role requires on-site engineering or project management experience, managing multiple projects and contractors. You will report to the Programme Manager and support delivery of value-added solutions for operational teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering related formal qualification.
• Experience in on-site engineering or project management.
• Experience of managing multiple projects.
• Previous experience of management of contractors.
• NEBOSH Managing safely or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Delivering projects within the AVSE PFI contract based in Edinburgh.
• Defining the scope of works, costings, programmes, working with others and delivering to tight timescales.
• Support Programme Manager responsible for the delivery of valued added solutions for beneficial use for the operational teams and ensuring Veolia meets our client's needs.
• Supervise contractors / engineers and at times site staff.
• Recommend solutions that meet the project brief and convey these to the Programme Manager.

Skills

On-site engineering experience

Project management experience

Managing multiple projects

Contractor management

Education

Engineering related formal qualification

NEBOSH Managing safely or equivalent

APM/Prince Qualification

Wastewater experience

Job description

Salary

Up to £53,000 plus Veolia Benefits (Pension, Bonus, Car/Car Allowance) with a total package up to £60,400

Hours

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 5 days on site

Location

Based in Edinburgh EH28 8SY

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.

This Project Manager role involves delivering projects at Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works in Edinburgh under the AVSE PFI contract. The Project Manager responsibilities include planning project scope, costs and timescales, whilst supporting the Programme Manager and supervising site teams.

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 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
• Progression opportunities within the team

What you'll be doing;

• Delivering projects within the AVSE PFI contract based in Edinburgh.
• Defining the scope of works, costings, programmes, working with others and delivering to tight timescales.
• Support Programme Manager responsible for the delivery of valued added solutions for beneficial use for the operational teams and ensuring Veolia meets our client's needs.
• Supervise contractors / engineers and at times site staff.
• Recommend solutions that meet the project brief and convey these to the Programme Manager.

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• Engineering related formal qualification.
• Experience in on site engineering or project management.
• Experience of managing multiple projects.
• Previous experience of management of contractors.
• NEBOSH Managing safely or equivalent.

Desirable:

• APM/Prince Qualification.
• Wastewater experience.

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.