Recycling Solutions Manager

Competitive Package including Car Allowance and Annual Bonus

Location: London - Hybrid working 

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:

• Lead the company’s strategic response to recycling regulations (e.g., Simpler Recycling, ETS, DRS), identifying commercial opportunities and mitigating risks while driving the development of new material sorting, recovery, and recycling facilities.

• Develop and present compelling business cases for sorting and recycling plants—including financial modelling, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning—to secure Investment Committee approval, alongside negotiating and finalising commercial agreements with material offtakers.

• Oversee the concept and detailed design of sorting and recycling  facilities, collaborating with technology suppliers and process designers to evaluate technical proposals, negotiate performance guarantees, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

• Drive end-to-end project delivery, from conception through to operational implementation, ensuring modernisation of existing facilities, efficiency improvements, and adherence to budgets and timelines.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., pEPR sampling) and industry standards, while evaluating and implementing new technologies to optimise asset performance and operational efficiency.

• Manage key stakeholder relationships—including suppliers, offtakers, and regulators—to support project success and align commercial strategies with technical and operational goals.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering infrastructure projects within recycling, waste management, or processing facilities, including financial modelling, business case development, and stakeholder management to secure investment and commercial agreements.

• Good technical and regulatory knowledge of recycling systems (e.g., Simpler Recycling, ETS, DRS), material sorting/recovery technologies, and compliance requirements (e.g., pEPR), with a track record of translating regulations into strategic business opportunities.

• Good operational and leadership skills, including overseeing facility modernisation, efficiency improvements, and technology adoption, with the ability to drive projects from concept through to operational implementation.

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.