Project Engineer

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources. 

We have an opportunity in South Region for a Project Engineer on a 3 Year FTC to join our team working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, weekends during outage. 

     The salary for this role will be circa £75,000 per year plus car allowance and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

     The closing date for applications is 15th May 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

We are looking for a Project Engineer to support and deliver engineering changes that increase Maximum Continuous Rating (MCR) across Energy Recovery Facilities.

You will work with OEMs, contractors, site teams, and central engineering to develop technical solutions, integrate projects into outages, manage contractor performance, and ensure all changes meet safety, quality, and compliance standards. The role includes site visits, HAZOP reviews, producing Management of Change documentation, and attending acceptance tests (including overseas).

What You’ll Need

• Strong engineering and maintenance knowledge in process or power industries
• Understanding of pressure parts legislation and project management practices
• Excellent communication, organisation, problem‑solving and negotiation skills
• Experience managing contractors and delivering complex engineering projects
• HNC (or equivalent), Project Management qualification, IOSH (or equivalent)
• Full, clean driving licence

Desirable: CMMS knowledge, ISO 55001 awareness, managerial qualification (ILM or equivalent).

What We Expect

• Commitment to Health & Safety responsibilities
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Alignment with company values and The Viridor Way

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.   

How to apply

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We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.