Waste Projects Manager in Burngreave, Sheffield

Salary: Competitive package including £55,000 base salary, £550 monthly car allowance (£6,600 per annum), and performance-based annual bonus.

Location: Sheffield / Nottingham - Hybrid

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 day’s 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 and deliver strategic projects across the Treatment East Region (27 locations), managing client, contract and legislative changes including Simpler Recycling and ETS, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
• Develop and implement a structured project management methodology, translating project briefs into robust plans with clear timelines, actions and owners while providing regular updates to senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across H&S, FM Compliance, Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management, creating efficiencies and increased governance across the region.
• Work cross-functionally with finance, commercial, operations, H&S and procurement teams to identify risks, barriers and solutions while ensuring customer-centric approaches that meet operational and client needs.
• Support sustainability objectives by understanding the impact of project roll-outs on carbon emissions, using data and financial scenarios to recommend smart solutions that maximize efficiencies and prepare the region for future legislative changes.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree qualified with proven experience in managing multiple projects and programmes with diverse stakeholders, demonstrating advanced project management capabilities and ability to deliver on time and within budget.
• Strong operational delivery background with excellent communication and leadership skills, including demonstrated change management expertise and ability to build high-performing teams while turning strategic vision into reality.
• Customer-focused with strong business and commercial acumen, ability to identify and navigate risks, provide effective solutions, and manage internal and external relationships while driving continuous improvement and innovation.

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.