Development Project Manager

Salary: Competitive + Veolia Benefits (Car Allowance + Significant Bonus & Generous Pension Scheme)

Location: 

Hybrid- London 

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;

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Project Manager to join our Public Sector Business Development team located at Kings Cross in London. The successful candidate will contribute and be a part of Veolia’s vision to achieve a substantial share of the UK market for public sector waste management and environmental services contracts.

In order to successfully achieve the business goal of winning bids/rebids, the successful candidate will project manage bids and tender processes from PQQ to Final Submission.

• Understand the client’s needs and requirements, key strategic deliverables on the bid and any considerations for Veolia in the development of the bid.

• Work with the Business Development Manager to develop solutions (technical, legal and financial aspects).

• Work in collaboration with regional and support functions to ensure buy-in and development of robust proposals.

• Ensure that tenders are submitted on time and in line with the client requirements.

• Research and assist in the production of detailed Method Statements for tender submission.

• Manage the preparation of presentations and attend all client meetings. 

• Involvement in stakeholder engagement and planning consultations.

• Manage the liaison with Local Authorities (clarification process).

• Write and proofread sections of the tender.

• Produce a high standard of work in terms of accuracy and consistency.

• Provide other project management and general support for the department as needed.

What we're looking for;

We are looking for a well-organised individual with a very high standard of written English, excellent IT ability, advanced level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite skills.

Essential:

• Experience of managing projects..

• High quality writing skills.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Flexibility in regard to working hours.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to work with minimal direct supervision.

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs in English/Maths or equivalent, at C or above.

• High level of confidentiality, as working with business-critical data. 

• Equally comfortable working in a team and working on their own initiative.

Desirable:

• Background or an interest in waste management and environmental services, with enthusiasm for building up your knowledge on the subject.

• Knowledge of tendering and bidding

• Degree level education is desirable, but not essential

• Previous Local Authority experience and understanding.

• Academic qualifications in business or environmental subjects are ideal.

• Knowledge of the waste sector and the circular economy.

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

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.

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.

Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. 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. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

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.