Remediation Consultant and Project Manager

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Annual Bonus

Grade: 6.2

Location:  Hybrid with UK Travel

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

• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you'll be doing:

• A subject matter expert in the field of contaminated land remediation, in particular on industrial and COMAH sites.

• Provide customers with advice, guidance and support on how to undertake contaminated land remediation projects to provide them with the end result that they are targeting. 

• Manage environmental site assessments, including Phase I and Phase II investigations, sampling programmes and interpretation of findings.

• Develop and implement remediation strategies and plans, using your technical expertise to address complex soil and groundwater contamination.Lead the design of contaminated land remediation solutions to achieve the outcomes required by customers and environmental standards.

• Lead the delivery of contaminated land remediation projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, to budget and to the required quality and environmental standards.

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors, creating a collaborative environment and ensuring everyone is working towards shared project objectives.

• Build strong relationships with customers, regulators, consultants and suppliers, providing expert advice and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Identify opportunities for growth and continuous improvement, supporting tenders and new business opportunities while helping to improve Veolia's remediation processes and environmental outcomes.

What we're looking for:

• Extensive experience in contaminated land remediation, ideally with 8+ years' experience across consultancy and project management, ideally on COMAH sites or other similarly complex or highly regulated environments.

• Proven project management experience, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale remediation projects, ideally valued at £1m+ and involving multiple teams and subcontractors.

• Strong knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation and regulatory frameworks, including experience working with bodies such as the Environment Agency, SEPA, NRW or NIEA.

• Technical expertise in environmental site assessments and remediation, including the ability to develop and implement effective remediation strategies and plans.

• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders, customers, regulators and technical specialists.

• A proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety, compliance, sustainability and continuous improvement.

• Desirable: Understanding and knowledge of working alongside demolition projects.

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.