Senior Construction Project Manager

Veolia; Camden Town; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global resource management company is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee energy projects. The role involves ensuring compliance and budget adherence across projects, with a strong emphasis on innovation and low-carbon technologies. An extensive background in project management and stakeholder engagement is essential. This position is home-based with travel to London and offers a competitive salary package up to £84k.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounts on retailers

Access to health resources

Virtual GP access

Paid volunteering day

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive project management skills and experience.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills with high-level stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and deliver update reports.
• High levels of innovation to ensure that the projects delivered support growth.
• Ability to meet varied project deadlines.
• Specific experience in low-carbon technologies.

Responsibilities

• Meet the delivery programme for the Construction of Energy Projects and ensure they remain within budget.
• Flexibility to work across multiple business units.
• Ensure site activities are compliant with regulations.
• Champion best practice in project management techniques.
• Provide robust governance of projects including review of risks and costs.
• Ensure regular reporting for all projects including time, cash flow, and budget.

Skills

Project management skills

Influencing and negotiating skills

Communication skills

Innovation

Ability to meet deadlines

Experience in low-carbon technologies

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? As a dedicated professional, you can help the world take better care of its resources and become a better place for everyone. Veolia is looking for someone just as committed to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

Salary - Up to £65,000 per annum plus company car or car allowance, bonus, healthcare, and pension (Package up to 84k).

Location - Home‑based with travel to London.

Hours - Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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
• 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid day’s 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

• Meet the delivery programme for the Construction of Energy Projects and ensure they remain within budget.
• Flexibility to work across multiple business units.
• Ensure site 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, cash flow, budget and risks.

What we’re looking for

• Extensive project management skills and experience.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills with high‑level stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and deliver update reports.
• High levels of innovation to ensure that the projects delivered support Veolia’s growth in the market.
• Ability to meet varied project deadlines.
• Specific experience in low‑carbon technologies.

What’s next?

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

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.

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.