Senior Construction Project Manager

Veolia; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions company is looking for a Project Manager to oversee the Construction of Energy Projects. This role requires extensive project management experience and the ability to lead multiple teams while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong influencing skills and a background in low carbon technologies. With a competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum plus benefits, this position offers a chance to make a positive impact on the environment while growing your career.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Virtual GP access for you and your family

Paid day leave for volunteering

Ongoing 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 to deliver update reports.
• High levels of innovation to support project delivery.
• Ability to meet varied project deadlines.
• Specific experience in low carbon technologies.

Responsibilities

• Meet delivery programme for Construction of Energy Projects within budget.
• Work across multiple business units as needed.
• Ensure site activities comply with regulations and Veolia procedures.
• Champion best project management practices and implement processes.
• Provide governance including review of project programme and risks.
• Ensure regular reporting on time, cashflow, budget, and risks.

Skills

Project management

Influencing skills

Negotiating skills

Effective communication

Innovation in project delivery

Knowledge of low carbon technologies

Job description

Overview

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 to Southampton / London

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 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

• 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.