Senior Project Development Manager - Major Projects
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 8JP |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR28994_1772633210 |
Summary
Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus + Car Allowance / Company Car
Grade: GGS13
Location: Hybrid working out of any of the following Veolia offices; Cannock, Warrington, Billingham, London or Rugby
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:
- Leading the technical development of large scale and complex energy infrastructure projects during early project phases (typically up to RIBA 2), with responsibility for all aspects of technical optioneering, project management and customer / stakeholder engagement.
- Providing essential technical governance by identifying, reviewing and mitigating all project risks, and leading governance reviews to the Technical Director
- Leading the scoping and negotiation of project development agreements, and developing high level Capex and Opex estimates with support from Veolia teams
- Planning, managing and monitoring projects to ensure they are progressing and completed on time, within budget, and to agreed specification and standard
- Coordinating activities from all internal stakeholders (technical experts, business development, operations, legal, finance, planning) and external stakeholders (client, specialist consultants, contractors, suppliers, funders, and public authorities.
- Leading techno-economic assessment with support from energy modelling engineers and advising the business on project commercialisation strategy
What we're looking for:
- Leadership of Major Energy Projects Development at early stage (75m+)
- Experience of project development and project management in the context of engineering and construction projects, within in the energy/utility sector
- Energy engineering knowledge to expert level
- Degree level qualification in either a relevant engineering, construction or commercial discipline
- Advanced skills in Utility Engineering, Project Management, Business Acumen, Financial Management, and Informed Decision Making
- Capability to sustain high level technical conversations on all aspects of energy projects (mechanical, electrical, controls, utilities networks) and engage with specialists as required
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.
If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.
Job Posting End Date:
11-03-2026
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.