Senior Waste Management Leader – Multi-Site, Car Allowance

Veolia; North East; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Retailer discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day

Training and development

Financial wellbeing tools

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a senior leader to oversee a large, multi-site Total Waste Management portfolio, ensuring high operational performance and growth. You will embed HSE excellence across sites, manage budgets and contracts, and lead senior teams to deliver innovative, value-driven solutions.

The role requires proven leadership in complex waste operations, strong financial oversight, and the ability to influence clients and stakeholders to drive sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in industrial waste management or a comparable complex, multi-site operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, multi-site Total Waste Management contract portfolio, taking accountability for operational performance, profitability and growth.
• Embed a strong Health & Safety, compliance and environmental culture across all sites and teams.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, P&L performance and commercial risk, taking early action to address underperformance.
• Lead, coach and develop managers and operational teams to build a high-performing, accountable culture.
• Build strong client relationships, lead monthly service reviews and resolve operational and contractual issues.
• Identify and deliver contract renewals, additional services and innovative solutions that improve customer value and retention.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational transformation and sustainability initiatives across the portfolio.

Skills

Senior leadership

P&L management

Contract management

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Veolia is seeking a senior leader to oversee a large, multi-site Total Waste Management portfolio, ensuring high operational performance and growth. You will embed HSE excellence across sites, manage budgets and contracts, and lead senior teams to deliver innovative, value-driven solutions.

The role requires proven leadership in complex waste operations, strong financial oversight, and the ability to influence clients and stakeholders to drive sustainable outcomes.