Graduate Commercial Engineer and Project Manager - Peterborough, United Kingdom - Veolia Environnement SA

Description

Company Description

At Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, we're at the forefront of activities designed to save water and reduce energy consumption for industrial customers.

The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a broad portfolio of over 10,000 technologies, makes us uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that positively impact the environment.

Job Description
Are you a recent graduate in Science or have relevant science discipline experience?
Come be a part of Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions' Graduate Program and kickstart your career with one of the best Graduate Programs available

As a Veolia Graduate, your journey with Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions will be a unique and robust learning experience.

This graduate role will run until November 2025 and will challenge and enrich your learning to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence.

The Graduate Program is our commitment to developing talented employees through:
Structured training on both essential and technical skills
Networking opportunities
A dedicated support network of a Program Leader, Line Manager, Mentor, Coach, and HR Manager)
Experiential learning, delivered on a monthly basis, including 4 in-person workshops at our key locations in Europe - so you must be willing to travel internationally
A 6-week team Sustainability Challenge to develop your entrepreneurial skills
Quarterly reviews with your support network - a great chance for feedback
Real and meaningful employment
Wider opportunities throughout the group of companies towards the end of the program.

What are the day to day duties for the Graduate Commercial Engineer & Project Manager?
Develop skills in Ultrafiltration Cloud Design Tools, process review, and project management.
Lead Product ITR opportunities from technical solution development stage to project completion.

Drive profitable growth while balancing risk across the entire Veolia Products portfolio in EMEA, with a focus on Submerged Ultrafiltration (SUF).

Collaborate closely with all teams involved in the sales cycle, including Product Management, Sales, and Service.

Focus on key metrics such as hit rate, on-time proposals submittal, meeting operational plan for orders and margin, and execution targets on budget and within schedule.

The role will have two streams:
Core (50%): Own SUF Product water treatment opportunities across EMEA from inquiry to completion. Lead P&S transversal projects incorporating SUF and other technologies, developing solutions and proposals. Support other areas of the business with standard product support.

Projects (50%): Participate in the Graduate program and P&S Continual improvement themed projects aimed at improving customer experience, standardization of products, and business operations.

Qualifications
Degree in science or similar field
Ability to work independently and to drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Fluent in English (verbal and written).
Willingness to travel within the UK, Ireland region to meet the teams and customers
Willingness to travel through Europe and wider area for tailored Graduate Workshops and Networking


Additional Information
What are the benefits?

At Veolia, we know that at certain crucial moments in life, we all need a little help, protection and support.

That's why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
From the very first day of full employment, this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous, and relevant


These include:
Holiday allowance 26 days + Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off
Private Healthcare
Dental Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay, Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay, Enhanced
Adoption Leave
Support for Carers offering flexibility for longer term caring needs
A Lifestyle Account
Gym Subsidy
Cycle to Work Scheme
One day of paid volunteering leave in each 12 month rolling
'Above and Beyond' program which allows Peers and Managers to recognise and reward our
employees for their contributions.
Study Assistance offering financial support towards, training or study
Membership of Professional Institutes funded by Veolia
Eye Car Scheme
Option to be trained as a First Aider


Monetary Benefits:
Pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month
Option to buy shares at preferential rates
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Talent Referral Program, rewarding you for referring successful applicants to us
Company vehicle with fuel card.
The Bigger Picture - Benefits to protect you and your loved ones in the longer term:
Life Insurance of 10 times your basic salary from Day 1
Income Protection giving you 5 years cover for long term sickness


As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.