Waste Project Manager

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government consultancy in the East Midlands seeks a Project Manager to oversee Waste & Environmental Services projects. The role involves managing project delivery, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates should have project management qualifications and experience in waste services. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste/environmental services is a plus.
• Proven track record managing complex projects end-to-end.
• Capable of producing performance and milestone reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of Waste & Environmental Services projects.
• Ensure smooth project closure and handover, capturing outcomes.
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including timelines and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Budget management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Project management qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Purpose of the Job:

• Manage day-to-day delivery of Waste & Environmental Services projects, initially leading the rollout of household food waste collections. Oversee all project phases, including planning, budgeting, risk, and quality.
• Support in delivering the long-term waste strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote recycling and reduce residual waste through behaviour change initiatives working cross-functionally.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support and deliver projects using the Council's project management framework.
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including timelines, budgets, risks, and resources. Adapt plans and monitor performance to drive improvements.
• Apply change control procedures when altering project delivery.
• Develop and implement communication plans with stakeholders and coordinate with comms leads to ensure engagement.
• Conduct research to support business cases and funding bids with detailed resource and financial plans.
• Ensure smooth project closure and handover, capturing outcomes and lessons learned.
• Produce reports for governance structures, highlighting progress, risks, and change requests.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Maintain project tools, systems, and documentation in line with corporate standards.

Person Specification:

• Project management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in waste/environmental services is a plus.
• Proven track record managing complex projects end-to-end.
• Experience with project budgeting and detailed business case development.
• Skilled communicator with ability to influence at all levels.
• Familiar with local government project governance or quick to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and tools like Teams, SharePoint, and MS Project.
• Capable of producing performance and milestone reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Able to prioritise under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident working independently and in teams, using judgement to escalate issues appropriately.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.