Deputy Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Deputy Project Manager to oversee the critical operations at the North East New Territories Landfill / North East New Territories Landfill Extension. This role is pivotal in managing project activities, financial planning, and team leadership to ensure high standards of excellence. Key Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Lead the development and implementation of operating plans. Ensure all site activities comply with local laws, company codes, and contractual obligations.

• Financial & Operational Management: Manage budgets, including forecasting capital (capex) and operating (opex) expenditures, and overseeing asset replacement.

• Team Leadership: Direct recruitment, training, performance, and discipline for staff. You will also serve as a deputy to the Project Manager during their absence.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison for landfill users, local residents, the EPD, and independent consultants to maintain positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: A degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (or a related science).

• Experience: 8–10 years in municipal waste landfill operations, with at least 5 years in a managerial position or equivalent project management role.

• Technical Skills: Proven ability in project finance, cash flow management, and implementing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) plans and procedures.

• Soft Skills: Strong communication, coaching, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work proactively and independently under pressure.

• Languages: A good command of both written and spoken English and Cantonese is an advantage.

Preference will be given to candidates with Chartered Membership in an environmental or engineering institution, and experience handling government projects or working in multinational companies.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Medical and Hospitalization Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Exam Leave

We offer an attractive remuneration package to the right candidate. Interested parties are invited to submit their full resume, including current and expected salary, along with availability.

For more information about Veolia Hong Kong & Macau, please visit www.veolia.hk

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

Veolia Hong Kong & Macau is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the Veolia Group. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 24 months from the date of application.