At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sustainability projects to reduce environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency.
- Company: Valeo Foods Group, a leading European food company with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on creating a sustainable future.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainability while working with innovative teams.
- Qualifications: Engineering or sustainability background with project management experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Valeo Foods Group is one of Europe’s fastest-growing food companies, specialising in sweets, snacks and treats. We operate in over 100 countries serving major retailers, discounters, e-commerce, convenience stores, wholesalers, and foodservice operators. With revenues exceeding €1.8 billion, we employ over 5,400 people across more than 30 facilities in the UK, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Slovakia, Czech, and Canada.
We are committed to building a sustainable future for our people, clients, communities, and the planet. We drive efforts to reduce environmental impact, invest in health and safety initiatives, enhance training and development, and nurture an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Location: Holborn, London (with some international travel)
Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office
Sustainability at Valeo isn't a side agenda - it's a core part of how we operate, innovate and grow. We’re looking for a Sustainability Project Engineer to play a key role in delivering our climate and environmental ambitions across the Group. This is a hands‑on project-focused role, working across multiple manufacturing sites and markets to identify, develop and implement sustainability initiatives that create measurable impact.
You’ll be at the heart of our environmental agenda, supporting projects that improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, optimise water usage and minimise waste. Working closely with site teams and functional stakeholders, you’ll help turn sustainability commitments into practical solutions that deliver tangible results. This role is about engineering change and driving delivery.
You’ll support the development and execution of sustainability projects across our operations, helping sites identify opportunities, build business cases and implement improvements that enhance both environmental performance and operational efficiency. You’ll also work closely with Group Sustainability, Operations, Engineering and Procurement teams to ensure projects align with wider business objectives and sustainability targets.
In Practice, That Means You:
- Support the delivery of decarbonisation and resource‑efficiency projects across our manufacturing sites, including capital investment programmes.
- Identify opportunities to reduce energy, water and waste consumption through engineering and process improvements.
- Assist with the implementation of renewable energy projects and low‑carbon technologies.
- Work alongside Procurement and suppliers to support sustainability initiatives, including packaging and Scope 3 improvement projects.
- Contribute to sustainability assessments and integration activities for new acquisitions.
- Collect, analyse and interpret environmental performance data to track progress against targets.
- Develop project plans, business cases and performance reports to support investment decisions.
- Collaborate with site engineering and operations teams to embed sustainable practices into day‑to‑day activities.
- Support Group sustainability reporting requirements and data submissions, including ESRS, TCFD, EcoVadis and the annual Sustainability Report.
Qualifications:
- A background in engineering, operations, sustainability, or a related field.
- Experience as Project Engineer in similar environment.
- Experience working in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
- A track record of delivering environmental or continuous improvement projects across multiple sites.
- Strong organisation and stakeholder management skills (you’re comfortable working across functions and geographies).
- A practical, results‑focused mindset.
If you’re someone who enjoys working at the intersection of operations, sustainability and business performance, and you want a role where you can see the impact of what you’re doing, this is a great opportunity to step in and make a difference.
Group Sustainability Project Engineer employer: Valeo Foods Group
At Valeo, we prioritise sustainability as a fundamental aspect of our operations, making us an exceptional employer for those passionate about driving meaningful change. Located in Holborn, London, our hybrid work model fosters a collaborative environment while offering opportunities for international travel, ensuring that employees can engage with diverse teams and initiatives. We are committed to employee growth, providing a platform for you to lead impactful projects that contribute to our climate agenda and align with your professional aspirations.
