Senior Construction Project Manager

Veolia; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company is seeking a Project Manager to deliver energy projects within budget while ensuring compliance with regulations. This role involves overseeing project governance, meeting deadlines, and working across business units. Ideal candidates should possess extensive project management experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability in low-carbon technologies. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Paid volunteer day

24-hour virtual GP access

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Extensive project management skills and experience.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills with high-level stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Meet the delivery programme for the construction of energy projects.
• Ensure site activities are compliant with regulations and permits.
• Provide robust governance of projects including budget review.

Skills

Project management skills

Influencing and negotiating skills

Effective communication

Innovation

Deadline management

Experience in low carbon technologies

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

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 around the Northwest Region.

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

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 day 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, cashflow, 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 to 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.

Job Posting End Date: 30-10-2025