Project Manager - Water

Veolia; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead water project delivery within a hybrid work environment. The role involves managing project objectives and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with internal and external teams.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to health resources

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid leave for volunteering

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the water sector preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Flexibility to travel to varying project locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver water projects successfully by leading your team.
• Collaborate with internal teams and manage external partners.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal procedures.

Skills

Project management

Influencing and negotiating

Effective communication

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

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Location: Hybrid working 2 to 3 days a week on site Aldermaston

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:

• Responsible for the successful delivery of water projects within our Water Projects Construction Team, by leading your team to meet or exceed the project objectives, including for health, safety and quality, scope, cost, programme, risk and stakeholder satisfaction
  
• Collaborating with and coordinating our specialist internal teams and managing our external supply chain partners to successfully deliver their responsibilities
  
• Ensure site construction and commissioning activities are compliant with regulations and permits and Veolia internal procedures.
  
• Champion best practice in project management techniques and ensure full implementation of project management processes
  
• Provide robust governance of projects including review of project programme/risk/costs/margin and other due diligence
  
• Ensure regular reporting for all projects including time, cashflow, budget and risks
  

What we're looking for:

• Project management skills and experience
  
• Influencing and negotiating skills with high level stakeholders
  
• Experience within the water sector preferred but not essential
  
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to deliver update reports
  
• Ability to meet varied project deadlines
  
• Flexibility to travel to varying project locations
  

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.









Who is Veolia?


We are the UK leader in Environmental Solutions. We offer services and expertise in waste, water and energy management helping to build a more sustainable future. As a global organisation, our work focuses on delivering simple but innovative solutions to preserving natural resources, reducing pollution and protecting our environment.

It takes more than just words and ambition to achieve this, it takes the daily efforts of thousands of people across the UK to bring it to life. Together our employees make our communities better. They are the resourcers, behind the resources.



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.





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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.