Project Manager

Veolia UK; Widecombe in the Moor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer an engineer £1000

Company pension

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

Training & development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Veolia UK is seeking a Project Manager to deliver projects at Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works in Edinburgh under the AVSE PFI contract. You will plan scope, costs and programmes, supervise site teams and collaborate with the Programme Manager to meet client needs.

The role is on-site in Edinburgh, 37 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package including pension, bonus and car allowance, plus additional health and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Engineering-related formal qualification.
• Experience in on-site engineering or project management.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects.
• Experience managing contractors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects within the AVSE PFI contract in Edinburgh.
• Define scope of works, costs and programmes.
• Support Programme Manager with valued solutions for operational teams.
• Supervise contractors/engineers and site staff.
• Recommend solutions and present them to the Programme Manager.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

On-site engineering

Multi-project management

NEBOSH Managing Safely

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

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.