Project Administrator

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. 

The Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility being developed by Viridor will be an innovative energy-from-waste plant located in Grangetown, Redcar, within the South Tees Development Corporation area.

This project represents a significant step towards sustainable waste management and energy production in the region.

We are recruiting a Document Controller / Project Administrator on a FTC to ensure robust management of project documentation, supporting Viridor’s Capital Projects team throughout the 4 year Construction Period and ensuring smooth handover to operational teams. Join our team working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

     The salary for this role will be circa £35,000 per year and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addtion to our great range of benefits.

     The closing date for applications is 31st March 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.

As a Document Controller / Project Administrator, you will support the Project team by maintaining the Aconex project Document Management System (DMS) and coordinating submissions from the Viridor’s contractor’s Project Information Retrieval System (PIRS), ensuring accurate documentation, and facilitating document migration.

You will monitor, organise, and maintain project records, support project reporting, notifications, approvals, final documentation handover to operational teams, and implement best practice processes for document control. Clear communication and collaboration with the wider Capital Projects team will be key to your success.

This role is for someone who;

• Has experience of administering Aconex and PIRS DMS systems during construction of a key infrastructure project.
• Is highly organised, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Can work independently, on site and coordinate activities with off-site personnel while maintaining clear communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Is proactive in problem-solving and improving document control processes.
• Has the ability to manage priorities and deliver tasks to deadlines.

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

How to apply

Click apply at the bottom of the page if you are committed to supporting large-scale capital projects through meticulous document management and thrive in a role where accuracy and collaboration are critical, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via our careers website, including a CV and a brief cover letter outlining a project where you managed or coordinated documentation and ensured a successful handover.

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.