Job Description

About Us:

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

We are seeking a Project Manager to take full ownership of planning, managing, and delivering complex engineering and CAPEX projects across our operations. This role demands a high level of autonomy, strategic decision-making, and leadership to drive successful project outcomes while fostering innovation and operational excellence. You will be accountable for end-to-end project execution, from concept to handover, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory standards.

The role requires frequent travel (50% of the time) across the UK and internationally to support various project phases, including site assessments, installations, commissioning, and project closeout activities.

Key Job Activities:

Strategic Project Leadership:

• Lead projects autonomously from concept design and feasibility through budgeting, execution, and commissioning to operational handover.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term goals.
• Serve as the primary decision-maker for project scope, timelines, and resource allocation.

Project Management:

• Oversee all project phases, including feasibility studies, investment analysis, engineering design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Manage large-scale, high-value projects with complex interdependencies, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Establish project governance structures and manage cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.

Stakeholder and Contractor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and point of escalation.
• Lead contractor selection, negotiations, and performance management to ensure delivery against contracts and expectations.
• Represent the company at high-level meetings, negotiations, and strategic engagements.

Risk and Quality Management

• Drive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies to safeguard project success.
• Conduct design reviews, technical assessments, and HAZOPs to ensure project quality and safety.
• Enforce compliance with HSE standards and organizational policies throughout the project lifecycle.

Budget and Schedule Accountability

• Take full responsibility for project budgets, financial performance, and schedules.
• Monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement financial controls.
• Deliver transparent reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders on project progress and financial health.

Team Development and Mentorship

• Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and professional development opportunities for junior engineers and project staff.

Site and Logistics Oversight

• Oversee site-based operations, ensuring smooth execution of plant upgrades, equipment installation, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage logistics, including material and equipment coordination, to support seamless project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Education:

Required Education: in Engineering General

Experience (EMEAA):

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an engineering or project-based role, preferably in heavy process industries.
• Proven track record of managing contractors, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance in industrial and international settings.
• Experience in commissioning new systems and troubleshooting complex technical challenges.

Benefits:

Stericycle offers you:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
• Stericycle University – Our online library of self-development & learning
• Annual performance related pay review.
• Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)
• Flu voucher
• Eye Test voucher
• And more…

Our Promise:

Stericycle is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, and to valuing unique perspectives and identities. We foster a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It fuels our innovation and strengthens our connection to our customers and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.

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