Senior Construction Project Manager

Veolia; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a project manager to oversee the Construction of Energy Projects. This home-based role will involve ensuring delivery within budget and compliance with regulations while promoting best practices in project management. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, excellent influencing skills, and a background in low carbon technologies. Competitive salary up to £65,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Employee discounts

Support resources for health

24-hour virtual GP access

Paid volunteering day

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management is required.
• Must have strong influencing and negotiating skills with stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills to deliver updates.

Responsibilities

• Meet delivery programme for the Construction of Energy Projects.
• Ensure site activities comply with regulations.
• Provide governance including review of project programme and costs.

Skills

Project management skills

Influencing skills

Negotiating skills

Effective communication

Innovation

Meeting deadlines

Experience in low carbon technologies

Job description

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 (Kingston).

Hours

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

Company Overview

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.

Benefits

• 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

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 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Career Development

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.

Application Process

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.