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    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.

    Through our graduate scheme you’ll help us to achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and build a career we can be proud of. No matter what role you have, when you join us you can play a key role in achieving our vision, and we can make yours happen too.

    We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

    What we can offer you

    • 25 days of annual leave
    • Access to our company pension scheme
    • Life assurance
    • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
    • 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
    • Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
    • One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

    Graduate Programme

    During this programme, you’ll gain valuable insight and indepth understanding of the Veolia business offerings and with required attributes and skills developed capable of becoming a Contract Manager within the Energy and Water sector of the IWE business. 

    We’re strong believers in continuous development here at Veolia and actively encourage and support everyone to keep going after you finish the programme.

    What you'll be doing

    • Utilise the Veolia support functions to assist with developing and executing Improvement plans
    • Able to recognise problems and use resource available to solve these problems
    • Work with wider teams to standardise processes to build resilience across contracts
    • Exposure to TD and PMO to include Project work experience
    • Work with your CM to understand their P&Ls and to track performance
    • Work with finance to understand ‘Lead in’ forecasts and how P&L, balance sheet and working capital.
    • Undertake Commercial Awareness training course
    • Understand contract(s) performance in terms of service delivery against contract obligations and contract P&L
    • Understand and be able to complete contract(s) monthly report and deliver monthly client meetings

    What we're looking for

    • Degree-level qualification in Chemical or Engineering (to be achieved by Sept 2024)
    • A problem-solving mindset with the ability to work to tight deadlines
    • Proactive and self-motivated individual
    • Ability to work and communicate well with others and manage stakeholders at all levels
    • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
    • Good organisation and time management skills

    What's next?

    Before we can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you're successful following this, we’ll then invite you to one of our virtual assessment days and a site visit.

    Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

    We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

    This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

    We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

    Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.